This December, in a first for Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef, Reef Magic Cruises is hosting an underwater art exhibition by BJ Price, at their Moore Reef pontoon. In situ at its reef location from 10-13 December 2013, the exhibition features a number of paintings displayed under the water and a large inflatable turtle floating above.

Christmas Day is just around the corner and here in Cairns, we are gearing up for a very festive season on the fabulous Great Barrier Reef.? This is a popular time of year to visit and it’s important to book ahead if you want to get the best seat in the house for a 2013…

The Great Barrier Reef’s coral spawning 2013 is nearly upon us, with this natural phenomena predicted to occur on Thursday – Friday – Saturday, 21 to 23 November 2013. What is coral spawning? It’s an annual event that only happens on a few nights of the year, when the Great Barrier Reef’s more than 400…

Are you planning Easter 2013 and want to spend it on Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef? Excellent decision! This is a great time of year to visit, with warm waters and lots to see. The date for Easter 2013 is Sunday 31 March. Although we don’t have a long range weather forecast for Cairns as yet…

Thanks to Chinese New Year, February 2013 is tipped to be a particularly busy month in Cairns and with a number of Great Barrier Reef boats out of the water getting refurbished, we recommend booking early to secure your seat! Cairns will have an influx of international visitors during Chinese New Year, meaning higher than…

Christmas Day will be here before we know it! If you are in Cairns for Christmas Day 2012, then why not plan a trip to the Great Barrier Reef? Spending Christmas Day on the Great Barrier Reef will be a truly memorable occasion, and the very best way to celebrate the festive season in the…

Great Barrier Reef Coral Spawning dates for 2012 are yet to be confirmed, but it’s expected to happen in either early November or December. Best guess at this stage is 2-3-4 November 2012 or 2-3-4 December 2012. Of course it’s hard to predict exact timing for this natural phenomenon and we’ll update the site with…

Migaloo the world’s only all white Humpback Whale has been spotted, and this time photographed, on the Great Barrier Reef out of Port Douglas. Seen earlier this morning by the crew and guests aboard Calypso Reef Cruises, Migaloo was surfacing for a breath of fresh air and to enjoy the tropical, winter sunshine.

Reef Encounter departed the waters of Cairns Great Barrier Reef this week, headed for the oilfields of Western Australia. Any visitors impacted by the relocation of this boat need not fear, as there are still several dive / snorkel liveaboard options available from Cairns, staying on the Great Barrier Reef.

Australia will be world leaders in ocean protection, when it finalises plans for its 44 new marine reserves, including the 1.3 million sq km Coral Sea reserve. Plans were officially announced by Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke, earlier this month.