Gallery - Far North Queensland

Tropical North Queensland is where the rainforest meets the reef.

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Biggie Cuttle

I was amazed with this giant cuttlefish, it changed color several times while I was taking photos. Beer Garden, Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Photocomp November '08 - Novice

Potato Cod

by MattC

Food is not required to have a close up interaction with a Potato Cod (Epinephelus tukula) at the world famous Cod Hole, Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Photocomp November '08 - Open

This resident adolescent green turtle (Chelonia mydas) at Lighthouse Bommie is unfazed by regular close interactions with divers. Ribbon Reefs, Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Photocomp November '08 - Open

Schooling Small-mouth Nannygai

by MattC

A large shoal of Small-mouth Nannygai (Lutjanus erythropterus) circling the Yongala wreck off Townsville, North Queensland, Australia.
Photocomp November '08 - Open

Red Bass

by MattC

Red Bass (Lutjanus bohar) swarm around divers during cod feeds. Cod Hole, Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Photocomp November '08 - Open

Coral Cod

by MattC

A common species on the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Cod (Cephalopholis miniata). Ribbon Reefs, Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Photocomp November '08 - Open

Simple Smile

by junT

Taken during my dive trip in barrier. It took me more than 10 shots to get a perfect shot of this Potato Cod. Cod Hole, Great Barrier, Australia.
Photocomp November '08 - Novice

Sharky up close

by TammyG

The shark feed at Osprey Reef, Australia was the highlight of our TAKA Dive trip. This shark cruised closely by after the feed looking for scraps.
Photocomp October '08 - Open

Going Down

by TammyG

Steve's Bommie on the GBR is home to a huge number of lionfish.
Photocomp October '08 - Open

Swaying in the Wind

by TammyG

This Leafy Scorpionfish was 'swaying in the wind' on Steve's Bommie, Great Barrier Reef.
Photocomp October '08 - Open

The Joys of Renting

by TammyG

This balled up anemone was making life a little difficult for its friendly tenants. Taken on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Photocomp October '08 - Open

Mon oeil!

by ValerieG

Close up of a Giant Clam. Taken on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Photocomp October '08 - Novice

Jingle Bells

by VinniS

Christmas tree worm at Admiralty Anchor, Osprey Reef, Coral Sea, Australia. Fuji F100.
Photocomp October '08 - Novice

Stony Eye

by VinniS

Synanceia verrucosa's eye at Steves Bommie, Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Fuji F100.
Photocomp October '08 - Novice

The Eyes have It

by VinniS

Snakefish Trachinocephalus myops at the Cod Hole, Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Photocomp October '08 - Novice

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Spirit of Freedom
For the discerning diver Spirit of Freedom offers unsurpassed liveaboard cruising, on a 37m stabilised vessel with 12 spacious ensuite cabins, comfortable lounge areas, and quality chef prepared meals. 3, 4 and 7 day cruises to the Cod Hole and Coral Sea.

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Speedy day trips to the famous wreck of the SS Yongala from Ayr, approx 40 minutes to one of the best dive sites in Australia.

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Minke Whales: by Underwater; For the months of May thru August this year, divers will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of a lifetime by diving and snorkelling with minke whales. These graceful and magnificent creatures make an annual northerly trek from the Antarctic seas to the warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef ...

Desert Isles of the Coral Sea: by Walter Starck; It was one of those places where the forces which govern life seem to come to a focus of preternatural beauty and intensity. I stood in a small grassy field. It was bounded by a dazzling band of coral sand. Crystalline aquamarine shallows grading into turquoise surrounded the islet. Farther out, a broad shallow reef flat fashioned a skirt of many colors terminating in a hemline of sparkling white breakers. Beyond, an endless sea of indigo blue velvet spread out to the horizon. Life was everywhere.

Sea Snake Ball: by bearzabout; My husband had the most interesting experience diving on the Yongala. Most of the divers were all ready overboard. My husband and dive master were ready to enter the water when ...