As you dive beneath the calm, clear waters of the blue Pacific Ocean you instantly feel your worldly worries melt away.
Gone are the sounds of a busy modern world. No longer do the fumes of peak hour traffic assault your senses. And before you, as far as the eye can see, is the rich, glorious wonderland of the Great Barrier Reef.
Get your thrills from a deep sea scuba dive, or have fun with the kids on a shallow-water snorkel through a sheltered coral cay. Keep your feet dry aboard a glass bottom boat, or take a reef walk at low tide. Whatever your pace, Queensland has the right underwater adventure for you!
For some of the most spectacular coral diving in the world, you can’t go past the islands and surrounding waters of Tropical North Queensland, the Whitsundays and Central Queensland and Southern Great Barrier Reef. These waters are a riot of extravagantly coloured reef fish and coral gardens in their vibrant hues.
Shipwrecks off the coast of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and Townsville and the coral gardens of Central Queensland and the Southern Barrier Reef offer a real treat for more experienced divers looking for adventure!
More information is available about the Reef such as interesting facts, getting to the Reef, ideal weather conditions and safety information.
Queensland offers introductory dives, diver training and specialised dive experiences. More on Diving Info>
For those who like to stay dry, experience an underwater observatory, glass-bottom boat or land-based reef attraction. More on Non-Swimmers>
With a few moments of instruction, the colours of the reef open up to a snorkeller. More on Snorkelling>