Beach Holiday : Aquatic Adventures Of Australia
From the sparkling waters of Rottnest Island off Australia’s west coast to the idyllic Whitsunday Islands and the iconic Great Barrier Reef, Journey Beyond off ers travellers exceptional marine experiences that will elevate your next beach holiday to a brand new level.
Whether it be basking in the crystal waters of Whitehaven Beach, widely considered the world’s most beautiful beach, or getting up close and personal with colourful marine species on the Great Barrier Reef, Cruise Whitsundays will deliver you experiences to be remembered for a lifetime. Where else in the world can you fall asleep under the stars, above a reef teeming with life, 40 nautical miles from land? With Cruise Whitsundays’ Reefsleep, this unique experience becomes a reality.
Divers and snorkellers can descend into a world brimming with 1400 species of corals and 1600 species of tropical fi sh, while those not keen on getting their feet wet can view the reef from a semi submarine or a dedicated underwater viewing chamber positioned below the pontoon. Meet Maggie, the resident Maori Wrasse and keep your eyes peeled for turtles and tropical fi sh that call the reef home. Picking up from Airlie Beach, Daydream Island and Hamilton Island, Cruise Whitsundays is your ticket to explore.
Rottnest Island is a mere 25 minutes from the Western Australian mainland by Rottnest Express ferry, but you’ll feel a million miles away once ensconced on one of the island’s 63 secluded beaches. A car free island, the best way to get around the pristine environment is by bike, available to hire from Rottnest Express.
Board the Adventure Boat tour and see the island from a diff erent perspective while also seeing the local colony of New Zealand fur seals and humpback whales in whale watching season. Back on land, pose for a photo with a quokka known as the world’s happiest animal thanks to its permanent smilelike face. For those who prefer exploring at a leisurely pace, board the Discover Rottnest bus tour and learn about the island’s colourful heritage and history. Rottnest Express off ers an extensive range of both fully escorted and self guided day tour packages including a variety of on-island activities.