The three dives we did during the day took us to three different parts of the Agincourt Reefs all of which were pretty spectacular. We didn’t have as much time on the boat as we were expecting what with all the gearing up, diving, gearing down and snacking in between. At the end of the day we were beat but still rockin’ big smiles after visiting the world’s largest marine park.
Since we started SCUBA diving in South Africa we had wanted to dive the Great Barrier Reef and really, who wouldn’t? Lucky for us we landed on the doorstep of the jump off point to the outer reef, known as the Ribbon Reef or specifically the Agincourt Reef. After island hopping along the northern Queensland coast we changed gears and booked a dive trip with a Quicksilver owned boat called Silversonic, a fast cat that went to the outer reef from Port Douglas. The trip was truly incredible and not only because of the diving but also because of the boat and its staff. Our dive master Justin and the rest of the crew -- we had the pleasure of being served by on Silversonic - were outstanding. The three dives we did during the day took us to three different parts of the Agincourt Reefs all of which were pretty spectacular. We didn’t have as much time on the boat as we were expecting what with all the gearing up, diving, gearing down and snacking in between. At the end of the day we were beat but still rockin’ big smiles after visiting the world’s largest marine park. The next day we hopped in Sheila and drove North into Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation. We only spent one night in Cape Tribulation but it was quite beautiful and we would have stayed longer if we had a bit more time. Once it got dark we set off on our own night hike through the rainforest, which really did come alive! Driving from Daintree National Park and the coastal rainforests of Queensland to the Atherton Tablelands provided some dramatic changes in scenery but it wasn't until we would venture into the Outback where we would witness the landscapes that Australia is famous for. Come on a little tour with us from the coast to the outback. Heading West the distances between places became longer as the populations decreased. The towns were quaint with very friendly, interesting Aussies who were always curious of where we were headed and where we had been. There was a shockingly high amount of roadkill including, kangaroos, wallabies and lots of cows. The farms that run alongside the highway aren't fenced so you've got to watch for wandering stock everywhere. Road trains (massive trucks with 3-4 trailers attached) can't stop or swerve for animals safety so inevitably they hit them, which can cause damage to the truck and obliviously the animal. On some of the developmental highways the road narrows to only be able to fit 1 car, as there isn't much traffic you're usually pretty safe. When another car does approach you have to slow down and ride half way on the dirt and halfway on the road. Passing a road train
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5/12/2016 10:37:43 pm
Thank you so much for sharing this. The photographs are amazing. Ocean Safari offers an exhilarating ride to snorkel the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef off the Daintree Coast at Cape Tribulation. The half day Great Barrier Reef tour visits two different snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary array of marine life and coral species. After a fast 25 minute ride, you are ready to snorkel two fabulous locations at Mackay and Undine Reefs. On most days, you can snorkel alongside sea turtles, which are found in abundance swimming over reefs full of colourful coral, along with myriads of tropical fish, eagle rays, giant clams and starfish. Often the coastal rainforest of the Daintree can be seen along the mainland beach whilst snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef.
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