Attractions - Australia

Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. It's about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometre.

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Australian Whale Watching - Gold Coast based in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia: Whale watching Gold Coast style is a spectacular cruise to view whales up close. The Hydrophone and underwater video camera, on our fast new catamatan "Eclipse", allows you to listen to the whale song and see under us!

Sea World based in Gold Coast, QLD, Australia: Make contact with marine life wonders and experience a whole world of amazing rides, shows and attractions at a Gold Coast theme park favourite! Snorkel or SCUBA Dive at Shark Bay!

Whale Watching Byron Bay based in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia: Whale Watching Byron Bay conduct daily whale watching tours between June and November. Our trips are small and personalised with a maximum of 8 customers per tour.

Oceanworld Manly based in Manly, NSW, Australia: Right on the beach just 200m from Manly Wharf, Oceanworld offers a unique up close and personal experience with dangerous Aussies and amazing marine life.

Sydney Aquarium based in Darling Harbour, NSW, Australia: Sydney Aquarium is one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world, with over 11,500 Australian aquatic animals, the largest collection of sharks in captivity, and the biggest Great Barrier Reef display in the world!

Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory based in Busselton, WA, Australia: Described as Australia's greatest artificial reef, the Busselton Jetty, with more than 300 individual marine species. The Underwater Observatory descends 8 metres beneath the water's surface. Visitors can view the amazing corals and fish life through elev

Whales in Paradise - Gold Coast Whale Watching Pty Ltd based in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia: Don't just whale watch, BE THERE! See the magnificent Humpback Whale breach. Hear their great tail slap the water. Feel their waves rock the boat. Marvel at their playfulness.

Underwaterworld based in Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia: Imagine yourself an alien in an unknown world. Water is the natural element - sharks, whales, crocodiles and stingrays the natural rulers. Dare to take the plunge!

AQWA - The Aquarium of Western Australia based in Hillarys, WA, Australia: Snorkel or Dive with Sharks, turtles, stingrays and hundreds of stunning fish at AQWA - The Aquarium of Western Australia.

reefHQ based in Townsville, QLD, Australia: Come face to face with the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef at the world's largest living coral reef aquarium. With lots of amazing exhibits to explore, it's the ultimate reef experience, up close.

Melbourne Aquarium based in Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Be ready for anything. Travel through billabongs, rock pools, a transparent tunnel surrounded by sharks and giant stingrays....

Rodney Fox Shark Museum based in Glenelg, SA, Australia: Rodney's Shark Experience collection shows the history of over 100 exciting filming and research expeditions led by Rodney and Andrew Fox for Universal Studios, Wild Kingdom, National Geographic Society, Disney Productions, The Cousteau Society plus many others.

National Zoo & Aquarium based in Weston Creek, ACT, Australia: Being able to visit an aquarium and a zoo all in the one location is a definate plus for many of our visitors. The range of exhibits in the aquarium allows visitors to gain an insight into many freshwater and marine environments.

Pet Porpoise Pool based in Coffs Harbour, nsw, Australia: Ever had the desire to cuddle a sea lion, shake hands with a dolphin, or just be overwhelmed by the many talents our close marine relatives have?

Dolphin Discovery Centre based in Bunbury, WA, Australia: The only site in Australia which can offer shore-based interaction with wild dolphins plus swim tours as well as dolphin watching tours and a fascinating and educational Interpretive Centre.

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Grey Nurses are not always shy...: by Michael Collins; Grey Nurse Sharks are very close to my heart. Indeed they are the stars of one of my all-time best dives.

Never forget your camera.: by Peter; This is my 8th year as a diver. My patch of underwater heaven is in Beautiful Moreton Bay and surrounding waters, including Curtin Artifical Reef, Flinders reef (Moreton Bay Marine Park), Hutchinson Shoal, Henderson's Reef, Megs Reef (Gotham City) and other amazing sites, too many to name.

Coral Bay - Coral Wonderland in Western Australia: by Marinedomain; With cloudy skies, rain and the cooling of our beloved ocean upon us, it was time to migrate north in search of warmth and relaxation. Our destination was Coral Bay on the north coast of Western Australia about 1200 km from Perth, the state's capital.