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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Currency: Australian Dollar
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Time difference:
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Best Diving in Australia
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With an area of almost three million square miles, Australia covers nearly the same amount of land as the entire European continent. The vast, expansive country features over 20,000 miles of coastline that give access to some of the best-known and best-loved dive locations on the planet.…
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Summer of Giants
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How do you decide where to go on your next diving holiday? Do you return time and again to a place that welcomes you as an old friend, where you annually reconnect with the same dive guides who have watched your children grow and learn to dive as well? Or, do you methodically tick off bucket…
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Our Top Bucket List Diving Experiences
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Looking for ideas for your next diving holiday? Here are our
top bucket list diving experiences to inspire your next diving
adventure with Original Diving.
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The Best Snorkelling in the World
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When it comes to underwater pursuits, there is a whole lot to love about snorkelling - not only is it suitable for all ages and abilities and only requires minimal equipment, it also offers the chance to see a multitude of marine species closer to the surface. From the vibrant coral reefs of…
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Top Five Liveaboard Diving Destinations
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When you set sail on your liveaboard to destinations unknown, and with a salty ocean breeze ruffling your hair, it's hard to argue with the old proverb about the journey being as important as the destination. As your skipper plots his course between the most coveted diving destinations, a…
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