Top Spots to Scuba Dive in Australia

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a Top Spots to Scuba Dive in Australia by harryyork | Aug 12, 2020 | Uncategorized

Australia is globally famous for o ering some of the most gorgeous and unique scuba diving entities in the world. It is best known by scuba enthusiasts as the home of the long Great Barrier Reef nestled in pristine aqua waters home to endless marine life and amazing locations to scuba dive. There are truly endless breathtaking places to go scuba diving in Australia, meaning it often be di cult to choose a location or multiple locations for your scuba trip. Here are some of Australia’s most exciting and interesting scuba diving spots to explore the ocean’s natural beauty. The Great Barrier Reef

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First, let’s start with the famous Great Barrier Reef, expanding over 1,400 miles and providing divers with close to 3,000 unique reef locations to explore. Stunning corals, rare marine species, and a network of caverns o er exploration opportunities for all divers. Many divers choose to take a day trip, while others stay on a liveaboard boat for a multi-day dive. Whitsunday Islands The Whitsunday Islands is highly unique and is often a perfect choice for beginners because it can be reached and explored directly coast. It is also a great choice for explorers who wish to see a great deal of variety in marine life. It is also very close to the Great Barrier Reef, but is in more shallow waters that are still full of marine life and stunning corals. South West Rocks Located in New South Wales, this is the perfect location for scuba divers who are passionate about exploring an extensive series of underwater caves. The cave system is one of the best in the world for scuba divers to focus on exploration, as there is something to nd with every turn. If you’re looking to see the elusive loggerhead turtles, this is fantastic place to scuba in Australia. Townsville If your scuba priorities include exploring one of the world’s most renowned shipwrecks, the SS Yongala can be explored in Townsville. The ship sank in 1911 and wasn’t found until 50 years. Divers aren’t able to explore the inside of the ship, but they can explore the outside while swimming alongside an abundance of marine life that are drawn to the 350-foot shipwreck. This is also one of the most popular places for a night scuba dive. https://harryyork.com/top-spots-to-scuba-dive-in-australia/

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