Australia
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Shark Bay Located half way up the West Coast of Australia is the spectacular Shark Bay World Heritage Area. It covers an area of more than 2.2 million hectares and trust us when we say this… it should definitely be on your Bucket List! Shark Bay was placed on the […]
We wouldn’t be the first people to compare sea lions to a puppy. These adorable animals have been compared to cute little dogs by many people for good reason. They are playful, inquisitive and have bundles of energy. If you’re looking for a marine interaction that is just good fun […]
The cruise arrived into Hamilton Island and we spent the day parasailing, exploring the beaches, trekking to the beautiful viewpoints and relaxing in the pool. Once we were back on the boat, we slowly but surely edged our way through the Whitsunday islands, before enjoying a stunning sunset over Lizard Island.
At around 3.5billion years old stromatolites are among the oldest life forms still in evidence on our planet. And just outside the town of Cervantes, in Western Australia you can see some of the finest examples of stromatolites that we know of. While these particular examples may only be around […]
Australia’s Great Ocean road is not only one of the world’s most beautiful drives, home to stunning coastal scenery, but for those in Melbourne it is also one of the best and most convenient places to see wild koalas. Head to Kennet River and park up at the bottom of Grey River […]
Okay, so we may be a little biased here, but we think Western Australia must be one of the best locations in the world for experiences with wild animals (and we’re including Africa in that statement). Visiting WA there are so many amazing animals on your doorstep and to see them is so easy […]
Who wouldn’t love to go swimming with dolphins, these beautiful and intelligent animals are very inquisitive and playful in the water and can offer fabulous interactions for snorkelers and divers. Unfortunately these qualities have been abused and exploited and it is also possible to “swim” with captive dolphins. Keeping animals […]
You’ve seen Finding Nemo haven’t you? If you have I’m sure you’ll remember Nemo, the adorable little clown fish. But do you remember Crush? and Squirt? The chilled out sea turtles who help Nemo’s dad, Marlin. In the film the turtles are given laid-back ‘surfer’ personalities. And can I tell you a secret? This is exactly […]