At over 2,600 km long, the Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest single structure made by living organisms. It is visible from outer space and is the single biggest attraction for liveaboard divers that visit Australia. This huge expanse that runs along the northeast coastline of the country includes over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands in an area that covers more than 334,000 km².
The diversity of marine life which relies on the Great Barrier Reef simply boggles the mind. More than 1,500 species of fish, 400 species of coral, 6 species of turtles and multiple species of shark, dolphin, whale, sea snake and even saltwater crocodiles, although we can't guarantee you will see them all! With more reef and associated sea creatures for one diver to explore in a lifetime, it's little wonder that Great Barrier Reef liveaboard tours are world famous and attract divers from all over the world for the holiday of a lifetime.
Damage to sections of the reef has been widely reported, but the Great Barrier Reef is vast and is still a vibrant, exciting playground for divers. Just imagine yourself pictured next to one of those enormous potato cod!
With the fun and lively dive town of Cairns providing boat tour access to the barrier reef, you can have a great time on land as well as at sea. Australia, unlike many other top liveaboard destinations, does not have any of the inconveniences of visiting a developing country, since Cairns is a modern city with all the efficiency and amenities that you would expect in the first world.
And Australia's liveaboard diving attractions do not simply start and end with the Great Barrier Reef. You can also visit Rowley Shoals in Western Australia or join one of the fabulous Great White shark cage diving tours in South Australia.
One of the biggest attractions for tourists visiting Australia is the amazing natural beauty that it offers, from the sunbaked desert with the awe inspiring Uluru (formerly known as Ayers Rock) to the tropical forests of Queensland. Australia also has no shortage of non-diving activities, featuring action packed adventure activities such as white water rafting, jet boating, kite surfing, abseiling, horse riding, jungle treks and bungy jumps, ensuring that your holiday on land is as exciting as it is in the water.
We recommend liveaboards that operate along Queenland's Great Barrier Reef, where the country's best diving is located.
But Australia has other superb liveaboard diving opportunities too. One of the most remote and least explored tropical scuba regions on Earth is the Rowley Shoals. It's a world class dive destination waiting to be discovered. And for the ultimate adrenaline thrill you can join a cage diving trip in the south of Australia to see the awesome great white shark in its natural habitat.
Check out our liveaboard adventure holidays for Australia here:
Note: Unlike other parts of the world, diving in Australia is not necessarily guided. Often guides will be on hand and on request, especially on the higher budget cruises. However, you will often be diving with a buddy but unguided. Detailed briefings and safety equipment (safety sausage, compass and whistle) are, however, always provided.
Customer rating: Very good!
Customer rating: Excellent!
Customer rating: Excellent!
Customer rating: Excellent!
Customer rating: Very good!
Customer rating: Very good!
Customer rating: Good
Customer rating: Be first to rate!
