Heart Reef, Reef in Whitsundays, Australia
Heart Reef presents a natural coral formation in the shape of a heart within the Hardy Reef complex of the Great Barrier Reef system.
The coral formation received international recognition after its discovery in 1975 during aerial surveys of the Great Barrier Reef marine park.
Heart Reef functions as a frequent location for marriage proposals, with couples choosing helicopter flights to experience this natural formation.
Access to Heart Reef requires booking aerial tours from Airlie Beach, as swimming and diving near the formation remain prohibited for preservation.
The natural coral structure appears on tourism materials worldwide and stands as a representation of natural patterns in marine environments.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -19.77799,149.24866
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:33
Natural formations and structures display heart shapes when observed from aerial views. The locations include islands, coral reefs, mountain lakes and mangrove forests. These geographic features are found across regions including Croatia, Australia, Japan, French Polynesia and United States.
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