Stretching from south-east Queensland to the tip of Cape York, the Great Barrier Reef is by far the largest reef system in the world... in recent years, the hottest ocean temperatures in 400 years and increasingly frequent mass coral bleaching.
Seeing the reef in person brings all of these numbers to life. While rising sea temperatures are an existential threat to many corals, the sheer size of the reef means there are considerable variations in the scale of the bleaching.
...a surprisingly comfortable sleeper train that travels between Brisbane and Cairns provides an easy way for travellers concerned about their carbon footprint to take in the full majesty of the reef.
The Spirit of Queensland takes 25 hours to cover the 1,681km journey and has three carriages of standard seats and 35 convertible railbeds, each featuring a seatback screen, powerpoint and amenity kit.
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