Want to spend a night in a floating apartment at the Great Barrier Reef?
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A once-in-a-lifetime chance to sleep surrounded by one of the largest natural wonders of the world.
Yep, every word in the previous sentence is true. Get your dreaming glasses on, we say.
Airbnb today revealed a jaw-dropping listing of a floating apartment in the Great Barrier Reef in
All you have to do is submit your entry and win it for you and your loved one. But, before you do, let’s give you some details.
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Upon arrival, guests will be welcomed by their host who spent much of his life growing up on a boat on the Reef. They will be given an unique insight into life on the Reef with the help of a team of marine biologists, as well.
Guests also have the chance to take the plunge and explore the Reef’s maritime marvels up close. World-renowned chef Neil Perry AM will also be on hand for the experience, preparing meals from sustainably-sourced local seafood and produce.
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At this unique floating apartment, one is bound to feel the pull of the unknown when they peek over the edge of the coral shelf to take in their neighbourhood. It is home to not just Dory, but to 100 species of jellyfish, 3,000 varieties of molluscs, millions of fish, 133 varieties of sharks, rays and more than 30 species of whales and dolphins.Spanning over 130,000 square miles (similar to the size of Japan, and nearly as big as the state of California), the Great Barrier Reef was the first coral reef to be awarded World Heritage status.
Talking about the initiative,
“Airbnb will plant mangroves, salt marsh and wetland plants for every guest visiting the region for the rest of the year. These trees will reduce carbon and improve water quality going out to the seas and reef,” he added.
The best part is that you can win a night stay at this beautiful property if if you’re not a local. Airbnb will fly the winners in from anywhere in the world.
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Their only condition is that the winner and their guest should be medically fit and able to climb into and out of the listing. For safety reasons, the winner and their guest must not exceed 190 kilograms.To spend a night at Airbnb’s Great Barrier Reef listing potential guests should visit: www.airbnb.com/night-at/gbr
If you’re still not convinced yet, have a look at this jaw-dropping listing-
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