Australian Flora & Fauna II - Lizard Island and Great Barrier Reef

After leaving Sydney, we flew to Cairns, Queensland and then on a small plane to Lizard Island in the Great Barrier Reef. Lizard Island was incredibly beautiful. We snorkeled around Lizard Island as well as at Cod Hole and No Name on the Great Barrier Reef. We marveled at the diversity and beauty of the coral.

Beautiful coral formations at No Name diving and snorkeling site on the Great Barrier Reef

Antler Coral in Lizard Island Waters

Coral in Lizard Island Waters

We also were amazed by the vibrant colors of the Giant Clams (Tridacna gigas) and the fish.

Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas) in Lizard Island waters

Unknown Wrasse at No Name, Great Barrier Reef

Potato Cod at Cod Hole, Great Barrier Reef

A Beaked Leatherjacket (Oxymonacanthus longirostris) at No Name in Great Barrier Reef

Clown Anemonefish in Lizard Island waters