SS Yongala: Your Guide to Australia’s Best Wreck Dive The SS Yongala dive is one of the best wreck dives on Earth. Furthermore, it is a must-do for anyone visiting Australia. This site mixes deep history with amazing sea life for a dive you will never forget. The Wreck’s History The story of the Yongala is over 100 years old. Specifically, it was a large steel passenger ship. A terrible cyclone sank it on March 23, 1911. All 122 people on board were lost. The wreck was lost until 1958. Fortunately, its remote spot has kept it safe. The wreck …read more
Which trip for me? A lot of people coming to the Reef for the first time are not sure how experienced they need to be, so hopefully the information below will help. Diver Experience For Cairns Diving Trips If you have never dived before see our article of what options you have here. We recommend a dive course or Introductory Diving on any of the day trips. Introductory divers: you will need to be accompanied by a diver professional at all times and cannot dive deeper than 12m. Beginner divers: Generally, just certified with less than 20 dives and little …read more
Where to Go on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns So, you’ve made it to Cairns – the Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef! With so many reef tours and operators to choose from, it can be tricky deciding which trip is right for you. Whether you’re planning a day trip or an overnight reef stay, understanding the different reef regions will help you make the best choice. The Great Barrier Reef is made up of more than 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands, stretching over 2,300km along Australia’s north-eastern coastline. Tours from Cairns typically visit one of three main …read more
Diving With Families Kids will love the Great Barrier Reef, at any age! Cairns has a range of fantastic, family-friendly Reef trips available, departing from Cairns’ Marlin Marina daily. Popular destinations include Green and Fitzroy Islands, or the outer reef pontoons, which have enclosed swimming areas for the little ones. Remember the days pre-kids when you were able to partake in all of your hobbies without having to worry about little people! Well SCUBA diving in Cairns is not a total write off and there are opportunities to travel, and dive, with kids as long as you plan it. Remember …read more
When do Minke Whales come and where do they go? Dwarf Minke whales travel through the Great Barrier Reef each winter, with most sightings occurring during June and July. The Great Barrier Reef is the only location where snorkel and dive tours with Minke whales are available, and there are only a handful of operators licenced to operate them. The Great Barrier Reef is the only place where the annual arrival of dwarf Minke whales can be predicted. Generally, the Minkes are more commonly seen along the Ribbon Reefs between Port Douglas and Lizard Island, although it is possible to …read more