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Clownfish and Nemo on the Great Barrier Reef: where to spot them
There’s a moment that happens on almost every Great Barrier Reef snorkel tour – someone spots a flash of orange tucked into a swaying cluster…
Sea Turtles on the Great Barrier Reef: Where to Find Them
Sea turtles have been swimming the Earth’s oceans for over 100 million years. They were here before the dinosaurs disappeared, before the Great Barrier Reef…
Great Barrier Reef Coral Bleaching, Explained
If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you know the Great Barrier Reef has been through some rough patches lately. Bleaching events, falling coral…
Norman Reef guide to one of the outer reef’s best spots
Most reef sites off Cairns are good. Norman Reef is the one divers and snorkellers talk about afterwards. Sitting on the outer edge of the…
Agincourt Reef guide for divers and snorkellers
If you want to experience the Great Barrier Reef at its most pristine, Agincourt Reef is the place to go. Located on the very edge…
Moore Reef guide for your first taste of the outer reef
Some reef experiences require a choice – dive or snorkel, active or relaxed, beginner or experienced. Moore Reef is one of the few that genuinely…
Daintree River Crocodile Cruise: Wildlife Spotting Guide
There’s something about seeing a wild crocodile that no zoo visit can replicate. One minute you’re watching mangroves drift past, the next your guide is…
Frankland Islands Day Trip: What to Expect
Most people planning a reef day trip from Cairns have heard of Green Island and Fitzroy Island. Fewer have heard of the Frankland Islands –…
Fitzroy Island snorkelling guide
Most people step off the ferry at Fitzroy Island, look at the water, and immediately want to get in. That instinct is spot on. The…
Great Barrier Reef marine life guide: meet the world below the surface
Put your face in the water at the right outer reef site on a clear Cairns morning, and the first thing that hits you is…
Best time to visit the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is one of those destinations that looks spectacular in photos taken in every month of the year, and the reality lives…
5 reasons to visit the Great Barrier Reef
Are you a passionate traveller seeking awe-inspiring adventures? If so, the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns should be on your travel radar. Spread over 2300…
