With a slew of half-price flights starting on the 1st of April, the pressing problem for many now is… ‘where to go?’ For Victorians, the stimulus package will see 50% discounted flights from Melbourne to three Queensland destinations including Gold Coast, Cairns and Sunshine Coast. Travelers departing from Sydney can add the Whitsundays to these […]
Mention the word manta and divers dream of the Maldives, Palau, Raja Ampat or Komodo, however, manta encounters are actually possible at many locations in Australia, including Lady Elliot Island – the Home of the Manta – and Ningaloo Reef. But some of the best encounters can be had in places you least expect, such […]
Marine biologist, photographer and Master Reef Guide Johnny Gaskell has visited over 200 reef sites in the Great Barrier Reef over the last two years and has come with a top 10 reefs, a bucket list of lesser-known reefs for those eager to explore beyond the popular dive sites. Famous for the discovery of Queensland’s […]
Christmas Island has been described as the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean, thanks to its remote location and the diversity of wildlife found here. It actually shares a few species in common with its Pacific namesake, such as boobies, mantas, eagle rays and migrating whale sharks, however many are unique to this remote Australian territory. […]
The Rowley Shoals is one of the most remote dive locations in Australia with trips only available around October each year. We sent photographer team Scott Portelli and Rosie Leaney on assignment to find out what makes it so very special. Here’s what Rosie has to say about her experience: Imagine being in the open […]
Along its vast length from the tropical far north to the southern tip, the Great Barrier Reef has a number of unique aquatic experiences for divers. While at the moment, not all of us can visit the Reef, here are some ideas to add to your dive travel plans for 2021 and 2022. 1. Swim […]
As Coronavirus continues to limit our travel to closer to home, many of us around Australia are just itching for a dive getaway. So for those unable to travel interstate, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of the Best Dive Getaways for each state. And for all our Victorian subscribers, we are all thinking of […]
Mention Bundaberg to most Aussie divers and they will think of Lady Elliot Island or rum, or possibly both! However, for divers in the know they will automatically think about the wonderful and easy shore diving to be found off this sugar town. Bundaberg, located four hours drive north of Brisbane, is a busy country […]
Jacques Cousteau once claimed that the Poor Knights Islands have the best subtropical diving in the world. He must have been a little confused on his geography, as the Poor Knights Islands are located in a temperate zone. But we can understand his confusion, located in New Zealand’s North Island region of Northland, the islands […]
As New Zealand and Australia start to flatten the curve and ease restrictions, there has been talk this week of creating a “Trans-Tasman Bubble” to allow travel between the two countries. The concept has now been extended to include our Pacific Island neighbours, most of which are Covid19-free. Let’s hope they open their doors once […]
