Australia
is a large and diverse country known to divers worldwide.
The Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea has expeditions suited
for the adventurous diver seeking pelagics, deep walls, shark
action or wreck diving.
The Rowley Shoals Marine Park in Western Australia is a chain
of coral atolls on the edge of one of the widest continental
shelves in the world.
Cobourg Peninsula, in the Northern Teritory northeast of Darwin,
is a pristine wonderland with 100's of marine life species.
Kangaroo Island, off South Australia is an unspoiled wilderness
and home to 270 fish species, seals and dolphins.
The Julian Rocks Aquatic Reserve in New South Wales is home
to over 500 different species of fish. Because life around
this Aquatic Reserve is influenced by both tropical and temperate
currents, the marine life varies throughout the year.
The Tasman Peninsula supports numerous giant kelp forests
towering up to 90 ft upward. If you are a photographer, you
are in heaven.
Port Phillip Bay in Victoria boasts colorful reefs and walls.
It is also know as the "Shipwreck Coast" with over
70 wrecks to explore.
These are but a few areas Australia has to offer. Visibility
is usually excellent just about any palce you dive, but due
to the sheer size of Australia and the different climates,
water temperature temperatures can vary greatly. Check with
the operators in the specific area you would like to visit.
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Adelaide
South Australia
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Canberra
Capital Territory
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Sydney
New South Wales
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Darwin
Northern Territory
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E ast
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West
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Brisbane
Queensland
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Hobart
Tasmania
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Melbourne
Victoria
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Perth
Western Australia
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