On the Great Barrier Reef, most activities naturally focus on the water. There are some signature dives not to be missed on the Great Barrier Reef and a range of other activities and here are our top picks:
What to Do on the Great Barrier Reef
Luxury Hotels in Great Barrier Reef
Lizard Island
Lizard Island and its surrounding National Park is the only place to stay to experience the magnificent coral and dive sites on this stretch...
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Key Facts & Useful Links
Language: English
Currency: Australian Dollar
Time difference:
GMT +10 hrs
Best months to visit: April to November
Flight from London:
19:45 hrs
Our Top Facts About Triggerfish
Triggerfish are colourful, curious creatures found in warm waters around the world. Feisty in nature, they protect their nest with their biting abilities, especially if threatened during a new moon. They roam the waters alone, taking on sea urchins and unassuming divers. If you want to learn…
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Best Diving in Australia
With an area of almost three million square miles, Australia covers nearly the same amount of land as the entire European continent. The vast, expansive country features over 20,000 miles of coastline that give access to some of the best-known and best-loved dive locations on the planet.…
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Fluo Diving
Imagine swimming through a coral reef where every surface emits radiant greens, reds, and blues, turning the ocean into a magical, neon landscape. This is fluorescent diving, or fluo diving. By using specialised lights and filters, fluo diving allows you to witness the underwater world in…
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Marine Conservation, It’s A Blue Thing
Fish: they come in a kaleidoscope of colours and sizes, and whether alone or in a shimmering shoal dancing over reefs they're a delight to see on any dive, but are also essential to a healthy ocean. However, around 90% of global fish stocks are currently over-exploited, a problem Blue Marine…
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Behind The Scenes of Blue Planet II
Ever wonder how the team at the BBC's Blue Planet II found out about the bird-eating fish? How on earth they managed to film the creepy bobbit worm lurking in the seafloor? How many hours they spent underwater (hint: a lot)? Us too. That's why we hosted a rather marvellous evening (if we say…
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