The Rowley Shoals is one of the most remote dive locations in Australia with trips only available around October each year. We sent photographer team Scott Portelli and Rosie Leaney on assignment to find out what makes it so very special. Here’s what Rosie has to say about her experience: Imagine being in the open […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here are 5 incredible Australian marine encounters from giant cuttlefish, to dwarf minke whales, to giant whale sharks and manta rays, to the world’s largest green turtle rookery in the world.
Australia is blessed with some of the most diverse diving in the world. Many of these dive destinations are well known, however others are more obscure and visited by very few divers, but are no-less impressive. One of these lesser known dive destinations is the Rowley Shoals, a trio of remote coral atoll reefs off […]
To aid bushfire recovery, Diveplanit Travel will donate $100 to the wildlife rescue organisation of your choice, for every new dive holiday booking made.
When you think about diving with mantas, Brisbane isn’t the first place you think of. But there are fantastic encounters at site called: Manta Bommie.
