Thursday 11 March 2010

Scuba with Sharks Down Under



The Great Barrier Reef is a UNESCO listed world heritage site and as one of the original natural wonders of the world best epitomises Australia’s remarkable natural beauty. The Great Barrier Reef is a premier scuba diving destination which offers scuba divers and snorkeller’s alike, unrivalled underwater landscapes and an extraordinary abundance of tropical marine life.

Great Barrier Reef Diving trips can be catered to suit both certified divers and beginners and provides the perfect surroundings in which to learn or develop your diving skills. The Great Barrier Reef spans the Queensland coast for 2,600 kilometres but it is not only famous for its vast underwater world. Hundreds of tropical islands can be found along the reef including the paradisal Whitsunday islands and Green Island. The Great Barrier Reef Islands are truly picture perfect and the white sands and tropical shores of beaches like Whitehaven are world renown for their breathtaking beauty. Liveboard cruises as well as one day catamaran excursions trail the Whitsunday islands giving passengers the opportunity not only to dive on the reef but also to explore the shores of some of the most spectacular beaches in the world. Live aboard cruises sail far from the coast to the outer reef where the corralled walled drop offs are even more spectacular. Green Island is a famous landmark on the reef because it is the only island with an inland rainforest. Timber board walks will take you straight from the island’s shore into the tropical canopies where you can admire all sorts of flora, fauna and wildlife. If you are exhausted by your diving experiences there is no better way to spend the afternoon than relaxing on the pure white sands of this secluded island.



Great Barrier Reef scuba diving trips explore the underwater wonders of the reef from different locations and swimming in the depths of this natural wonder is truly awe-inspiring. The immaculate visibility, rich variety of marine life and brightly coloured coral reefs provides divers and snorkeller’s with the most vivid underwater experience imaginable. Great Barrier Reef scuba diving trips and Great Barrier Reef snorkeling excursions attract people from all over the world. Diving the reef is made even more special by the abundance of bright tropical fish, sea turtles and friendly reef sharks as well as the knowledge that the seas are a shared breeding ground for humpback whales, manatees and turtles. Most tour boats have glass bottoms or underwater observatories, so if you don’t want to get your feet wet you can admire the marine life from the comfort of the boat with knowledgeable Marine experts on hand to identify the passing fish below.

The Great Barrier Reef is an underwater wonder and should not be missed at any cost. With a whole host of options, you do not have to be a diver to see Australia’s natural highlights. The underwater wonders may be some of the worlds best but the the tropical islands too have to be seen to be believed.

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