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Dive Darwin (NT) - Divers in Darwin Harbour can explore the wrecks of eight ships sunk during WWII, as well as two fishing trawlers capsized during Cyclone Tracy. Dugongs, dolphins and sea turtles share the waters with schools of barracuda, salmon and jewfish and provide additional visual entertainment. www.tourismnt.com.au |
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Giant Kelp Forest (TAS) - Towering nearly 25 metres to the surface and forming dense canopies above the seabed are the massive kelp forests in Fortescue Bay. Giving swimmers the sensation of flying through a rainforest, Eaglehawk Dive Centre guides people through a unique habitat that’s home to abalone, leafy sea dragons and brightly coloured sea stars. http://www.eaglehawkdive.com.au/TheGiantKelpForest.htm |
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Ningaloo Reef (WA) – Dive with the largest of the shark family and the largest fish in the world: the whale shark. Reported to reach 18m in length, the whale shark is easily identified by its huge size, wide mouth and distinctive pattern of white spots. Thought to mainly inhabit worldwide temperate and tropical seas, it is rarely seen in shallow coastal waters but is a daily visitor to the Ningaloo Reef. www.ningalooreef.net.au |
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Great Barrier Reef (QLD) – To scuba divers, the Great Barrier Reef represents some of the finest diving in the world. Home to Nemo, this massive chain of coral reefs is one of the natural wonders of the world. www.divingcairns.com.au |
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Kangaroo Island Diving Safaris (SA) – Located 15 kilometres from the South Australian mainland is Kangaroo Island. The surrounding waters contain some of the most growths of soft corals, sponges and gorgonians in temperate waters. Divers regularly encounter seals and dolphins and a spectacular sight is the elusive leafy sea dragon. www.kidivingsafaris.com |
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Rodney Fox Great White Shark Expeditions (SA) – Rodney, who was involved in the live shark sequences of Jaws, is regarded as a world authority on Great Whites. He brings divers face to face with the world’s most feared shark predator, offering heart-pounding experiences within the safety of submersible shark cages. www.rodneyfox.com.au |
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Undersea Explorer (QLD) – This live-a-board scuba diving operation enables divers to join scientists on trips to the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea to study and swim with minke whales, sharks, turtles and nautilus. Rodney Fox Great White Shark Expeditions (SA) – Rodney, who was involved in the live shark sequences of Jaws, is regarded as a world authority on Great Whites. He brings divers face to face with the world’s most feared shark predator, offering heart-pounding experiences within the safety of submersible shark cages. www.undersea.com.au |
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Ex-HMAS Brisbane (QLD) – Since it was scuttled in 2005, the former naval destroyer HMAS Brisbane has become a world-class diving site. It’s sheer size is a formidable sight with schools of yellow tailed king fish, angler fish, sea hares and squid all residents of the giant wreck. www.sunreef.com.au |
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Rowley Shoals (WA) – Just over 180 nautical miles west of Broome lie the three atolls of Mermaid reef, Clarke Reef and Imperious Reef, which together comprise the Rowley Shoals. Impeccably preserved due to their remoteness, they are one of the few reefs in the world affected by a high tidal range. This creates dramatic coralscapes brimming with over 600 species of fish and colourful coral formations. www.westernaustralia.com |
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Rottnest Island (WA) – Stunning scenery, turquoise waters and a Mediterranean-style climate lure thousands of visitors each year to this accessable island paradise. Rottnest has some of the most pristine reefs, beaches and bays in the world. Migrating whales pass through the area, while stingrays share the crystal clear waters with 450 specifies of fish and 20 species of coral. www.rottnestisland.com |
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Solitary Islands (NSW) – Located off the Coffs Coast, the Solitaries are home to the annual mass spawning of cuttlefish and large schools of grey nurse sharks. The merging of temperate and tropical waters create an underwater environment populated by both species that would never normally be seen in the same location. www.coffscoast.com.au |
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