True North takes adventure to the sea
More than your average expedition cruise, an adventure with the multi-awarded True North means activity-based itineraries that are designed to satisfy the world’s most discerning travellers. True North specifically exclude sea days and features unparalleled access to stunning coastal environments and, unequalled opportunity to truly experience the destination. The itineraries are
Dive into the Gold Coast’s Wonder Reef
The Gold Coast has opened Wonder Reef, the world-first artistically designed buoyant reef, designed to create a thriving eco-system off the Queensland Coast. Artificial reefs are intentionally placed benthic structures built of natural or man-made materials, which are designed to protect, enhance, or restore components of marine ecosystems. These man-made reefs form
Australia’s Big Ocean Days Out
Throughout the year, around the coast of Australia, several significant marine life events take place. The events, which attract thousands of participants, are usually centred around one thing: survival. Whether that’s aggregating to breed, feed or get it on. From the world’s largest aggregation of giant cuttlefish in Whyalla to the
Meet the Sea Women of Melanesia
To most people, fins, masks and neoprene wetsuits are recreational gear. But to the non-profit group SeaWomen of Melanesia, this year’s Champion of the Earth for Inspiration and Action, they are the tools of change. Clad in diving gear, the group’s 30-plus members chart the health of the fragile coral reefs
Whale experiences to celebrate World Whale Day
Giants of the ocean are celebrated on World Whale Day, which aims to raise awareness of these magnificent creatures, their beauty as well as their ecological value to the planet. This year, the annual celebration falls on 20 February. World Whale Day originated in Maui, Hawaii in 1980 to honour humpback
5 ways to get wet in Far North Queensland
Far North Queensland is a water lovers paradise. From waterfalls, rivers and swimming holes to the ocean and the Great Barrier Reef, there are plenty of ways to cool off and get wet in the tropics. Some are adrenaline-fuelled, others are relaxing as floating. Here are the top five ways to
Wild water adventures on the Sunshine Coast
Extending from Caloundra and the Glass House Mountains in the south to Noosa and Rainbow Beach in the north, the Sunshine Coast sure has a lot of ground to cover when it comes to coastal exploration. As its name implies, it has fantastic sunshine and coastline, but go beyond the beaches
Roam Wild on Lady Musgrave Island
Lady Musgrave Island is a jewel of the Southern Great Barrier Reef off Queensland, Australia. A part of the Bunker Island Group, it lays 96km north-east of Bundaberg and 59km east-north-east of Seventeen Seventy. It is the second most southerly cay of the Great Barrier Reef in the Capricornia Cays National
Roam Tahiti like you never imagined
Whilst the mention of Tahiti conjures up images of beyond-blue lagoons, pristine beaches, and overwater bungalows, there’s a little-known side to the islands that make for a very different kind of holiday – the adventurous kind. Beyond the luxury resorts and well-known holiday hotspots of Bora Bora and Moorea, the more
Roam wild in Tasmania
A journey to Tasmania is a rare chance to disconnect from stress and reconnect with the things that matter. About 40 per cent of the island is protected as national parks, reserves and UNESCO World Heritage areas and, remarkably, these wild places are easily accessible. Hike the tallest sea cliffs in