“Watch the reef before you visit — these videos capture what words can’t fully explain.”
Great Barrier Reef Videos – Watch Before You Visit
Whether you are planning your first reef visit or simply want to see the wonder of the world’s largest coral reef system, these short videos bring the Great Barrier Reef to life. They show some of the marine life you may meet on the reef, using our own footage from the Great Barrier Reef.
You can watch all our reef videos on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@greatbarrierreeftours →
Marine Life Videos
Get up close with some of the animals that call the Great Barrier Reef home. Each video links to a page where you can learn more about that animal.
Meet Frank the Giant Maori Wrasse
Frank is a giant Maori wrasse filmed at Norman Reef. Maori wrasse are large, curious reef fish with bright blue-green patterns.
Dwarf Minke Whale
A dwarf minke whale on the Great Barrier Reef. Swimming with these whales is one of the reef’s most memorable seasonal experiences.
Green Sea Turtle
A green sea turtle on the Great Barrier Reef. Six of the world’s seven sea turtle species are found in Australian waters.
Manta Ray
A manta ray on the Great Barrier Reef. Manta rays are gentle filter feeders and one of the reef’s most graceful animals.
Clownfish
Clownfish on the Great Barrier Reef. Clownfish live among the tentacles of sea anemones, one of the reef’s best-known partnerships.
Octopus
An octopus encounter on the reef. Octopus can change colour and texture in moments to blend in with their surroundings.
Potato Cod at a Cleaning Station
A potato cod visiting a cleaning station, where small cleaner fish pick parasites from larger fish.
Coral Spawning at Night
Coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef, when corals release eggs and sperm into the water at night.
Coral Spawning at Norman Reef
Coral spawning at Norman Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef off Cairns.
Explore all Great Barrier Reef marine life →
Plan Your Reef Trip
Ready to see the reef for yourself? These guides help you choose the right trip.
- Compare reef day tours from Cairns
- Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef
- Scuba diving tours, including introductory dives
- Cairns reef tours
- Port Douglas reef tours
- Whitsunday reef tours
- Full planning guide
Watch More on YouTube
See all our Great Barrier Reef videos, including more marine life, on our YouTube channel.
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