by Elaine Seager | Apr 14, 2015 | Diving/Snorkelling, Features, Reef & Islands
Finding Nemo is one of the most popular and charming Disney movies. Who wouldn’t love the magically colourful underwater world where Nemo and his friends get a lift to school on an Eagle Ray? But is this imagery causing some visitors to be disappointed by the real...
by Elaine Seager | Apr 3, 2015 | Cairns, Diving/Snorkelling, Low Isles, Port Douglas, Reef & Islands
Only a few kilometres offshore from Port Douglas, the Low Isles Queensland are a beautiful protected marine park in the Great Barrier Reef and a haven for seabirds, green sea turtles, reef sharks and snorkellers. If you’re staying in Port Douglas, a day trip to the...
by Amanda Cranston | Mar 30, 2015 | Features, Orpheus Island, Reef & Islands
With the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, the Orpheus Island Research Station is a haven for researchers studying corals, fish behaviour, marine life, coral spawning, climate change and for tagging and tracking sharks. Hosting approximately 1,200 researchers each...
by Amanda Cranston | Mar 25, 2015 | Cairns, Fitzroy Island, Reef & Islands
Fitzroy Island is a beautiful tropical island getaway close to Cairns in North Queensland. With picturesque beaches, great water sports and a spacious resort, it is a favourite getaway with both locals and tourists. We’ve spent many weekends on Fitzroy Island and...
by Amanda Cranston | Jan 2, 2015 | Magnetic Island, Townsville
Magnetic Island’s wildlife includes Australia’s largest wild koala colony but if you’re on a tight schedule, a trip to Bungalow Bay Koala Village might be for you. Bungalow Bay Koala Village is owned by the Flemming family who are also the owners of the Billabong...
by Elaine Seager | Dec 3, 2014 | Cairns, Diving/Snorkelling, Reef & Islands
A Great Barrier Reef Tour is top of most peoples ‘must-do’ list when they visit North Queensland and there is a multitude of different tours and experiences to choose from. They cover the full spectrum from budget trips for backpackers, luxury sailboat trips, 4-5 day...
