Dive into Palau
Nestled in the cerulean waters of the western Pacific Ocean lies a diver's paradise - Palau. This archipelago, consisting of over 500 islands, is renowned as one of the premier destinations for underwater exploration. Located southeast of the Philippines, Palau beckons adventurers with its pristine reefs, teeming marine life, and a
Drop into these surf breaks in Fiji
The World Surf League (WSL) is returning to Fiji for the first time since 2017, the final event of the regular nine destinations surf season will witness the world's best surfers converging on the iconic Cloudbreak, where they'll vie for a coveted spot in the WSL Final 5. Cloudbreak, located off
Japan’s top unexpected surf breaks
As an island nation with great beaches, Japan offers plenty of exciting spots where you can hit the waves and Japan has a thriving surfing scene that grows in popularity every year. With four main islands of immense diversity and countless smaller ones of varying shapes and sizes, there are
Tropical North Queensland expeditions that help the planet
Expeditions exploring the World Heritage-listed reef and rainforest in Tropical North Queensland are giving travellers the opportunity to understand the global importance of these ecosystems and help the organisations caring for their future. Extended tours involving scientists and wildlife volunteers are becoming increasingly popular with travellers wanting a deeper connection with
Wild Stays: Lady Musgrave Experience
Did you know you can actually sleep on the Great Barrier Reef? Now that is a wild stay. Made possible with Lady Musgrave Experience, head out to Lady Musgrave Island and her reef for an overnight reef sleep on the new pontoon. From the moment I stepped onboard the Reef
8 Must visit reefs from Yeppoon
Get face down, bottom-up and check out some of Yeppoon's most accessible reef experience. You don't have to paddle far from the sandy shores of Great Keppel Island to experience some of the best snorkelling and diving in the world. Great Keppel Island is a mere 30-minute ferry transfer from
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