Can you swim with sharks in the Great Barrier Reef?
In general, snorkelling and scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef is very safe from sharks and seeing a reef-dwelling shark can, in fact, be a highlight of any reef trip.
Where is the best Great Barrier Reef diving?
Unsurprisingly, one of the best ways to experience the Great Barrier Reef is below the surface. Cairns is the gateway to some of the best scuba diving spots in Australia (and the world). From this one location, you’re in prime position to explore the best that this World Heritage Site has to offer.
Is the Great Barrier Reef dead or alive?
In 2020, a study found that the Great Barrier Reef has lost more than half of its corals since 1995 due to warmer seas driven by climate change. As global warming continues, corals will not be able to keep up with increasing ocean temperatures.
Can you snorkel the Great Barrier Reef for free?
Once at your first coral reef site you have the choice of snorkeling or scuba diving. Yes, even if you have no previous diving experience you can dive underwater – your first dive is included in your Cairns reef trip for free!
Where is the best place to scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef?
Agincourt Ribbon Reef Agincourt reef is located approximately 60 kilometres off the coast of Port Douglas in Far North Queensland. The Agincourt consists of a collection of ribbon reefs that are unique and distinct from each other and have been rated by divers around the world as the best in the Great Barrier Reef.
Where is the best place to dive in the Great Barrier Reef?
Where can you scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef?
Best Diving Places on our Great Barrier Reef
- Southern Great Barrier Reef. Lady Elliot Island.
- The Whitsundays Area. Hardy Reef.
- Townsville Area. The Wreck of the SS Yongala.
- Cairns & Port Douglas Area. Ribbon Reefs.