While the Solomon Islands’ international borders have been closed this year, Dive Munda has set about teaching local youth how to dive with an ambitious sponsorship program. So far, the Western Province dive centre has trained 45 young Solomon Islanders how to dive, with a target of 80 by the end of the year. The […]
Along its vast length from the tropical far north to the southern tip, the Great Barrier Reef has a number of unique aquatic experiences for divers. While at the moment, not all of us can visit the Reef, here are some ideas to add to your dive travel plans for 2021 and 2022. 1. Swim […]
The Great Reef Census launched across the Great Barrier Reef this month, with a flotilla of boats deployed across its 2,300km length, from Lady Elliot Island in the south to the remote Far North. And here’s how you can take part. Incorporating the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s long-term Eye on the Reef program […]
Summer is on its way, and with more and more people keen to get back to the beach and back in the water, we’ve seen an increase in shark incidents this spring. Should we be afraid of sharks? Do shark nets work? How can we keep ourselves safe from sharks? Conversely, millions of sharks are […]
As Coronavirus continues to limit our travel to closer to home, many of us around Australia are just itching for a dive getaway. So for those unable to travel interstate, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of the Best Dive Getaways for each state. And for all our Victorian subscribers, we are all thinking of […]
Whilst we navigate these unprecedented times, we want to assure you that we are always still here for our valued clients. During the past few months, we have spent much of our time booking and rebooking trips. Many of you have new trips to look forward to in 2021; and some trips are still sitting […]
Mention Bundaberg to most Aussie divers and they will think of Lady Elliot Island or rum, or possibly both! However, for divers in the know they will automatically think about the wonderful and easy shore diving to be found off this sugar town. Bundaberg, located four hours drive north of Brisbane, is a busy country […]
Diving the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) is now possible with a selection of local operators awarded licenses to take divers and snorkelers to visit Jason deCaires Taylor’s latest underwater masterpiece. It is the only underwater art museum in the Southern Hemisphere, and the project aims to highlight reef conservation, restoration and education on a […]
Jacques Cousteau once claimed that the Poor Knights Islands have the best subtropical diving in the world. He must have been a little confused on his geography, as the Poor Knights Islands are located in a temperate zone. But we can understand his confusion, located in New Zealand’s North Island region of Northland, the islands […]
As New Zealand and Australia start to flatten the curve and ease restrictions, there has been talk this week of creating a “Trans-Tasman Bubble” to allow travel between the two countries. The concept has now been extended to include our Pacific Island neighbours, most of which are Covid19-free. Let’s hope they open their doors once […]
