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
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