Nearly everyone has heard of the Great Barrier Reef off the west coast of Australia and all of the colorful and wondrous sights to be seen at the largest natural reef in the world. However, for scuba diving Australia offers many more places to view some of the most unique undersea lands and aquatic life in addition to the well-known reef. The northern coast is littered with dive spots along the Aratura Sea and in the Gulf Of Carpentaria at the border of Queensland and the Northern Territory.

The Coral Sea to the west is filled with undersea wildlife and stingrays glide through the waters in search of food and using their tail spikes to fend off attacks by predators. To the south of this continent country, the Great Australia Bight leads to the waters between the country and Tasmania, offering many opportunities for scuba diving Australia to see the widely diverse sea life available around the continent.

However, it is the colorful reefs that draw many people to the coasts for scuba diving Australia waters, as well as the country's colorful history. Originally established as penal colony, not all of the boats delivering prisoners to the island made the landing successfully, littering the ocean floor with wrecks and the cargo they carried.

Dangers Lurk In Many Coastal Waters

Since the continent is south of the equator, the northern waters are more amenable to diving all year long, while diving off the southern coast can be seasonal. However, the presence of many species of sharks in the waters off the east and northern coast make diving in those waters only for those with the stamina to survive a face-to-face meeting while scuba diving Australia.

Swimming beneath the surface of the oceans while scuba diving Australia is not for the newly initiated divers. While there are plenty of opportunities for those just learning to dive to see the wondrous sights off the coast, there are also areas in which the inexperienced should not approach. The southern coast near Adelaide is also home to the Blue Devilfish, which some dive organizations has claimed as their logo, and experience is recommended before seeking out this unique species.

For visitors with less interest in scuba diving Australia there are also numerous dry experiences available within the country. While members of the traveling group interested in scuba diving Australia are in the water, those looking forward to a cultural education can take in the many sights available on land.