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Diving
in Australia
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Australia
has much to offer the scuba diving enthusiast, whether novice or highly
experienced. If you're a diver or beginner just keen to know about the waters
of Australia, we have some good news for you. |
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Almost
everyone has heard of the Great Barrier Reef,
and almost every scuba diver has dreamed of diving there. What about diving
with the whale sharks in Exmouth? Or the sea
dragons, the wobbegong sharks, and the many wrecks around
Sydney? Or the gray nurse sharks and turtles off Coffs
Harbour? From Port Douglas in Tropical
North Queensland to Tasmania, from Adelaide in South Australia to Ningaloo
Reef in Western Australia, exciting, unique, and intriguing diving
experiences await you. |
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Scuba
diving in Sydney is 'right at the front door',
from scenic to shipwreck. Dive sites are numerous
and visibility is normally very good. Hire gear is available, and there
are guides with extensive experience in the area. You can dive as a novice
diver or an experienced diver. You can
upgrade your current certification or even learn to dive. The choice is
all yours, because Sydney offers it all! |
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The
Great Barrier Reef in Australia is probably
the most well known natural wonder of the world. "World Heritage" listed
in 1981, it's a truly magnificent marine wilderness and nature reserve,
unlike anything else, anywhere else. The Barrier Reef is actually a series
of 2100 individual reefs stretching for more
than 2300 kilometers, from Papua New Guinea in the north down the Queensland
coast to Lady Elliott Island (400 kilometers north of Brisbane, the capital
of Queensland). In addition to the reefs, there are some 500
islands, once part of the mainland until the oceans rose tens of
thousands of years ago. |
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The
reefs are home to over 400 species of coral, 1500
species of fish, 4000 species of mollusc, 500 species of seaweed and 200
species of birds. There are numerous ways to explore this amazing
place, from aircraft flyovers to helicopter trips to sailing boats to the
general tourist-type, look-see trips. But the only way to really experience
this wonderland is first-hand, underwater. If you think you've been diving
in some amazing places in the world, as the saying goes, "You
ain't seen nothing yet!" |
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Every
year more than 3000 whales and their calves pass Port
Stephens on their annual migration. That makes this area a great
place to observe these mighty creatures while sailing or boating off Port
Stephens. The majority of the whales are Humpbacks,
the most playful and spectacular of all whales. You can see them breach
(leap out of the water) in one spectacular motion. An amazing sight to watch!
You are also likely to see Bottlenose Dolphins
or maybe catch a glimpse of a Giant Sea turtle.
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South
Australia encompasses the Eyre
Peninsula, which has a number of excellent places for the visitor
to explore. You can see dolphins and sea
lions in their natural habitat amongst the Sir Joseph Banks islands,
a marine conservation park. The area is a major breeding ground for Cape
Barren Geese and is a favoured area for scuba diving. Port
Lincoln's outer islands, reefs, underwater cliffs and drop-offs are
ideal for scuba exploration and photography. |
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Ningaloo,
Western Australia's longest fringing reef,
hugs the shoreline for nearly 275 kilometers. A shallow, sandy lagoon has
formed between reef and shoreline, making Ningaloo a paradise
for snorkellers. Over 200 species of coral make up the reef and more
than 500 species of fish feed there. Turtle, dugongs
and whale sharks also inhabit these waters. Close to shore (between
300 meters and 4 kilometers), the lagoon offers soft, tranquil waters, where
sheltered swimming is available for even the most inexperienced swimmers
or snorkellers. The water in the lagoon maintains a fairly constant 30ºC/86ºF
temperature, making swimming a delightful year-round
experience. |
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Airlie Beach
is located in Queensland. This area of Queensland is known as Central Queensland,
Airlie Beach is situated approximately 1200 km. north of Brisbane and 800
km south of Cairns.
Airlie Beach is the gateway to
the Whitsunday Islands. These are 74 islands that situated off the Coast from
Airlie Beach. The pristine Whitsunday Islands Group
nestles in the protected waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland,
Australia. There are 74 densely vegetated lush tropical islands in the group
including the well known holiday destinations like Hayman,
Hamilton, Daydream, South Molle, Club Med Lindeman and Club Crocodile Long
Island. But in the main, most islands are uninhabited and many are
designated as National Parks. Photographs of the stunning white silica sand
of Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island are
icons for all those who are familiar with the classic images promoting Australia.
Situated at 20ºS Lat and 148ºE Long, the welcoming tropical climate of the
Whitsundays rivals that of Fiji, Tahiti and the Bahamas. Mean annual temperatures
of 27ºC and a minimum of 21ºC and an estimated average of 8.25 Hours of Sunshine
per day, ensure an attractive year-round climate.
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