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 […]
The Bends, also known as decompression sickness (DCS) occur when nitrogen bubbles form in the blood, often causing severe joint pain. The common name “The Bends” comes from an affected person doubling (bending) overdue to the intense pain of the condition. Ascending too quickly and not following recreational diving guidelines are two main causes of […]
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 […]
This year, 17 Great Barrier Reef tour operators are set to take to the water to help conserve and protect this natural wonder in a new conservation initiative, with funding in excess of $3.2 million from the Australian Government. The initiative will see operators take part in reef health and impact surveys, grow and out-plant […]
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 Ribbon Reefs are a popular dive destination all year, but winter is when you can experience a Great Barrier Reef Dwarf Minke Whales encounter.
Have you ever enjoyed a serving of flake and chips? Here’s why you should consider what you’re eating and why you should #GiveFlakeABreak. Most of us at some point have enjoyed a takeaway fish and chips by the beach, and flake is often the standard ‘type’ of fish served at your local Aussie chip shop. […]
Over 100 endangered White’s Seahorses were born just in time for the new year at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, marking a successful start to the second year of the White’s Seahorse Conservation Breeding Program initiated by SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Fisheries NSW and the University of Technology Sydney. A herd of babies each smaller […]
In response to the COVID-19 vaccine roll outs around the world, Qantas has already reopened international flight bookings from July 2021. So, it’s good news for travel, a light at the end of what has been a very long tunnel, but what does it actually mean, and where are we likely to be able to […]
