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
Diving Moreton Island’s Tangalooma Wrecks
Located on Moreton Island’s west side is the marine sanctuary of the Tangalooma Wrecks. The vessels were deliberately sunk to create a safe anchorage spot for recreational boat owners and a unique wreck dive and snorkel site. A total of 15 vessels were sunk – five in 1963; five in
Hidden gems to explore on the Redlands Coast
Spanning the sparkling waters of southern Moreton Bay to the borders of Brisbane and Logan, Redlands Coast is south-east Queensland’s gateway to a whole new world of coastal discovery. With swathes of unspoiled bushland and rainforest, islands scattered off the coastline with naturally wonderful villages and beaches and a bay that
Dive into these Shark experiences around Australia
The time has come for the most anticipated week on the Discovery Channel calendar – Shark Week. The annual, week-long TV programming block on the Discovery Channel, which features shark-based programming, is devoted to conservation efforts and correcting misconceptions about sharks. You may be surprised to know that since 2010, it
Sail Taupo’s Māori Rock Carvings sustainably
Take to the water on Lake Taupo and explore the scenic Western Bays of Lake Taupō to see the huge Māori rock carvings at Mine Bay. Step aboard the electric yacht with Sail Barbary, and not only experience sailing on the crystal-blue waters of Lake Taupō, but do so sustainably
Earth Day every day with Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten Expeditions are a leader in sustainable cruising. With the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a framework, the world’s largest expedition cruise company focuses on innovation, technology and concrete measures to explore as responsibly as possible. Hurtigruten has been operating in and exploring some of the most challenging waters in the