Australia
The vast southern land of Australia is a popular tourist destination despite being a long distance from Europe and the USA. Due to its size and remoteness, most visitors tend to visit for several weeks or months, so that they can explore its various regions and attractions. Near the top of the list of attractions for travelers is to see its famous endemic animals such as koalas, dingoes, kangaroos, wallabies, Tasmanian devils and wombats. The long east and south coast have several attractive cities such as Melbourne and Brisbane, but perhaps the most sought-after is Sydney, with its iconic opera house, Harbour bridge, and world renowned beaches such as Bondi and Manly.
Cairns is also on this coastline in the far northeast. It is the main port of call for tourists wishing to dive on the Great Barrier Reef – the world’s largest structure made by living organisms. Other main attractions include the rock of Uluru, Ningaloo Reef on the west coast where you can see whale sharks, and cage diving with great white sharks near Adelaide.
Recent Australia Articles
Diving with Wobbegongs: Wobbe-what?
The wobbegong! A quite rare form of shark whose name is believed to come from the aboriginal word for a shaggy beard, after the tasselled appearance of the species found in the western Pacific. A tasselled wobbegong. Photo Courtesy: Fabrice Dudenhofer There are 3...
Cairns Tour Activities – Sightseeing and Things to Do
Situated about 1,700 km from Brisbane and 2,420 km from Sydney, Cairns is the gateway to one of northern Australia’s biggest tourist attractions; it is the aspiration of many to dive the Great Barrier Reef. Exploring Barron Falls, Karunda Popular amongst foreign...
Queensland Tourist Attractions
Australia's No. 1 Beach Holiday Destination The Australian state of Queensland used to have a tourism promotion jingle of "beautiful one day, perfect the next" and that exactly sums up this magical part of the world. Queensland is famous for...
The Great Barrier Reef – Cairns is Just the Start
Why the real reef begins after you leave the shoreline behind When most people think of the Great Barrier Reef, they picture vibrant coral gardens teeming with tropical fish, sun-drenched snorkelers, and reef pontoons loaded with tourists. But that version, while...
Seasonal Marine Life Migrations: Best Times and Places to Dive
Snorkelling among fish on a coral reef - Freepik Each year, a breathtaking spectacle unfolds beneath the ocean waves as marine life embarks on epic migrations. The timing of these migrations isn't random; it's intricately linked to the seasons, water temperature, and...
A New Discovery In The Great Barrier Reef!
The largest coral reef ecosystem on earth, the Great Barrier Reef, has revealed a spectacular and previously unknown jewel. The sapphire-hued blue hole was discovered by marine biologist and underwater photographer, Johnny Gaskell. Blue holes are underwater sinkholes....
Spoilsport Liveaboard’s Coral Sea Exploratory Expeditions
When you combine Australia's most awarded liveaboard with a top class diving itinerary you have the Spoilsport Coral Sea Exploratory Expediton cruises. Your 725 km, liveaboard adventure begins in Cairns. The purpose built Spoilsport liveaboard features twin hulls...
Turtle Spectacular Special Expedition with Spoilsport
Mark your calendars now for your awesome annual liveaboard trip to the far northern Great Barrier Reef. Due to popular demand, this annual trip is now available for two departure dates in 2018 & 2019. Bookmark these dates for your 7 night, 26 dive, not to be...
Spoilsport Special 7 Night Expedition Hosted By Mike Ball
This not to be missed 8 day / 7 night liveaboard cruise departs on 11 July 2019. Trip cabin prices per person: Budget twin bed cabin: USD 2 883 (AUD 3 910) Club twin bed cabin: USD 3 388 (AUD 4 588) Standard twin bed cabin: USD 3 873 (AUD 5 252) Premium double bed...