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Scuba Diving The Great Barrier Reef, Bundaberg QLDTurtle Town Scuba

Scuba Dive The Great Barrier Reef with PADI & Turtle Town Scuba

The Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia has always been a world-renowned location for divers in search of the ultimate dive experience. Make the most of your trek to Australia and visit the beloved Great Barrier Reef to see incredible corals and the richest areas of biodiversity.

The reef contains an abundance of marine life and comprises of over 3000 individual reef systems and coral cays and literally hundreds of picturesque tropical islands with some of the worlds most beautiful sun-soaked, golden beaches.

Because of its natural beauty, it has become one of the worlds most sought after tourist destinations. A visitor to the Great Barrier Reef can enjoy many experiences including snorkelling, scuba diving, aircraft or helicopter tours, bare boats (self-sail), glass-bottomed boat viewing, semi-submersibles and educational trips, cruise ship tours, whale watching and swimming with dolphins.

The marine park stretches over 3000km (1800 miles) almost parallel to the Queensland coast, from near the southern coastal town of Bundaberg, up past the northern tip of Cape York.

A closer encounter with the Great Barrier Reef’s impressive coral gardens reveals many astounding underwater attractions including the world’s largest collection of corals (in fact, more than 400 different kinds of coral), coral sponges, molluscs, rays, dolphins, over 1500 species of tropical fish, more than 200 types of birds, around 20 types of reptiles including sea turtles and giant clams over 120 years old.

The reef is a breeding area for humpback whales, migrating from the Antarctic and is also the habitat of a few endangered species including the Dugong (Sea Cow) and large Green Sea Turtle. In recognition of its significance, UNESCO listed the Great Barrier Reef as a World Heritage Site in 1981.

Want to learn more about scuba diving in Queensland? Turtle Town Scuba is a PADI-recognised dive centre in Bundaberg, Queensland. We provide scuba diving courses for all levels, including beginner courses, advanced courses and specialty courses to continue your dive education.

If you are new to scuba diving, our PADI Open Water Diver course is the perfect place to start.

To find out more about our dive courses in Bundaberg and Bargara, visit our course page and find the one that’s right for you.

 

48 Hours in Bundaberg - Bundy's Best AttractionsTurtle Town Scuba, Bundaberg

48 Hours in Bundaberg – Discover Bundy’s Best Attractions

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This awesome video was shot by Phoebe and Matt from Little Grey Box who spent 48 hours exploring Bundaberg.

Things to do when visiting Bundaberg, Bargara & the Southern Great Barrier Reef

Did you know that the Southern Great Barrier Reef is home to over 1,200 species of marine life? From manta rays and turtles to the unspoilt coral reef, The Bundaberg Region is the perfect place to snorkel and scuba dive in crystal clear waters.

Outside of the water, there are also plenty of other great places and attractions to visit. Here are just a few attractions featured in the video above.

Bundaberg Rum Distillery

The Bundaberg Rum Distillery is the home of Australia’s most iconic rum, which has been made to a time-honoured tradition since 1888. 

The Visitor Experience offers three tours; the Bundaberg Rum Museum Experience, the Bundaberg Rum Distillery Experience and a Blend Your Own Rum Experience. There is also a Retail Store, where visitors can purchase exclusive and limited edition products, and the Bear Garden Cafe & Bar area.

Grunske’s Seafood & Fish Market

With a great range of local seafood to choose from, there will definitely be something to tempt your taste buds at Grunske’s by the River. Indulge in succulent specialty wild-caught prawns, delicious Bundaberg scallops or fresh reef and estuary fish direct from the ocean to your plate. A must-visit for seafood lovers when in Bundy!

Segue Bundy

Jump on one of our All-Terrain Segway style PMD’s (Personal Mobility Device) and have the most sensational experience while gliding along the Wongarra Scenic Coastline.

It’s never been easier or more fun to explore than on an eco-friendly PMD, a self-balancing, two-wheeled, electric vehicle, that’s extremely easy and intuitive to operate. Segue Bundy offer exhilarating guided adventures all year round. Gift vouchers are also available.

Mon Repos Turtle Centre

No visit to Bundaberg and Bargara is complete without a stop at the Mon Repos Turtle Centre. It’s an unforgettable adventure for the whole family where you’ll learn heaps about the endangered marine turtles, and the conservation and research programs that are protecting them. You’ll also find out how a colourful history and ancient connections have shaped the Mon Repos you see today.

Every year, from November to March, you can join expert Park Rangers and Master Reef Guides for a rare and wonderful experience (bookings and fees apply) that you will remember for a lifetime. You can see turtles nesting from November through to January, or visit anytime between January and March to see the little sea turtle hatch and make their way into the ocean. No-one else is allowed to access the beach during turtle season and the popular tours have limited places, so be sure to book early.

And if you want to take those coastal feelings home with you, check out K-Luxxe, a small Bundaberg business that hand-blends beautiful fragrances to fill any space with joy in the form of reed diffusers, scented candles, air fresheners and more.

Lady Musgrave Experience

Lady Musgrave Experience provide unique ECO Friendly, Great Barrier Reef Day Tours with Scuba Diving and Snorkelling, a Guided Island Tour of Lady Musgrave Island, as well as a fun Glass Bottom Boat ride. If you are looking for an experience the entire family can enjoy, Lady Musgrave Experience is a fantastic pick while visiting Bundaberg and Bargara. The tours are eco-friendly and provide optional scuba diving trips for anyone who is curious to discover the fascinating underwater world of the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Looking for a scuba diving adventure in Bundaberg or Bargara?

Here at Turtle Town Scuba, we provide a range of PADI certified diving courses, led by our team of experienced Bundaberg scuba diving instructors. Whether you are just starting out or looking to take your scuba diving skills to the next level, we’ve got the right course for you!

Click here to get $25 OFF your first scuba diving course!

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Freedive Against All Odds – The Incredible Story Of Ashleigh Baird (Documentary)Elianne Dipp

Freedive against all odds – The incredible story of Ashleigh Baird (Documentary)

She swims with sharks, jumps into ice-cold water and can dive over 100 feet down on any given day. Ashleigh Baird discovered her love for the underwater world as a child — and now, she’s become an extraordinary freediver. Here, learn more about her journey to becoming the real-life aqua woman.

Ashleigh’s dream of becoming a professional freediver almost ended before it was even a thought. Battling an auto-immune disorder left her physically inactive for most of her childhood.  Join Ashleigh as she overcomes a traumatic childhood and puts her Architecture career on hold to pursue her dream of becoming a professional freediver. She now experiences another world some rarely get to see and gains incredible accomplishments along the way.

Ashleigh has an amazing showcase of freedive photography on her Instagram that will inspire anyone with an interest in diving.

Ashleigh Baird on Instagram

 

See more of Ashleigh

Ashleigh’s Instagram – @deepleigh

Documentary by Brian Russell

Film Credits: Brian Russell, Ashleigh Baird, Michael Dornellas, Igor Liberti