If the chopper pads around the main pontoon are full (there are only two), they wait a few km away on this one. It is clearly the world's best location for a coffee break.

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After roughing it on our tropical island beach for four days, it was time to reward ourselves with a visit to the legendary outer barrier reef. Don't miss the published story of this adventure!

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A vegan al fresco dinner was cooked for us by our host, who also provided non-vegan options for the other guests. Knowing we were the only six guests in the world staying on the reef that night, we felt incredibly privileged. We were 'entertained' by the racing and splashing of hunting fish and their prey attracted to the lights of the pontoon at night. We even saw a 5 foot shark. One fish leapt 3 m clear of the water. Occasional bursts of fluorescence were also visible.

The next day, I went on a chopper ride over the reef.

I'm pretty sure this guy has the world's best job.

We saw two large sharks and a manta ray, which were visible as tiny black swimming objects, from 500 m up.

Sadly, after 10 wonderful minutes, it was time to return to the pontoon. Here it is, visible from the air.

If the chopper pads around the main pontoon are full (there are only two), they wait a few km away on this one. It is clearly the world's best location for a coffee break.