Regardless of where it is you want to go in Australia, here at Original Diving, we've found just the right place for you. We work with a small range of what we consider to be the best places to stay and dive on the Great Barrier Reef, Ningaloo Reef, Lord Howe Island and beyond.
Where to Go Diving in Australia
Where to go in Australia
Ningaloo Reef
Ningaloo Reef, off the coast of Western Australia, is one of the few places on earth that at the right time of year you are guaranteed encounters...
Great Barrier Reef
Lizard Island, in our opinion the best place from which to dive the Great Barrier Reef, is situated at the northern end of the Reef, is home...
Lord Howe Island
Home to the southernmost coral reef in the world, this little known island is a hidden gem.
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Luxury Hotels in Australia
Lizard Island
Lizard Island and its surrounding National Park is the only place to stay to experience the magnificent coral and dive sites on this stretch...
True North
Based off the coast of Australia, True North offers some of the best opportunities for remote and unspoilt diving in Australia, Papua New Guinea...
Capella Lodge
The place to stay on Lord Howe Island is Capella Lodge. It is a hotel of the highest standard and a very special place to spend a few days.
Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef
Arguably the biggest draw of diving at Ningaloo Reef is the seasonal feeding concentrations of the gentle giant, the whale shark, between March...
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With a cape that would make Superman jealous, the largest
sex discrepancy within the animal kingdom, and a penchant for
stealing, the blanket octopus (Tremoctopus violaceus) is
elusive, majestic and quite the daredevil.
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Creepy Creatures of the Underwater World
The existence of aliens may be an ongoing debate, but
observing the eerie life beneath the water's surface definitely
raises some mask-covered eyebrows. Here are some of our favourite
creepy creatures to get you pondering on the relatives of
extraterrestrial life…
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Our Top Facts About Triggerfish
Triggerfish are colourful, curious creatures found in warm waters around the world. Feisty in nature, they protect their nest with their biting abilities, especially if threatened during a new moon. They roam the waters alone, taking on sea urchins and unassuming divers. If you want to learn…
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Just back from Western Australia
Our dive marketing guru, Charlotte, just returned from an epic trip to Western Australia. Like many divers, she has a bucket list of places and species she wants to explore, and this year she decided to tick off two: seeing whale sharks and road-tripping along Western Australia's coastline.…
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Endemic Species and Where to Find Them
Many divers compile bucket lists filled with coveted sites and marine marvels, and often, we find ourselves going to particular sites in search of endemic species. These creatures are exclusive to specific geographic regions, adding to their allure, from the leafy sea dragon lurking in the…
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