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Museum of Underwater Art Expands (Jun 22)\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEight of the fiercest protectors of the Great Barrier Reef including leading marine scientists have become the muses for new sculptures set to be submerged off the coast of Townsville as part of the second phase of the Museum of Underwater Art. Meticulously chiselled by Jason deCaires Taylor, the half-human, half-coral statues have been modelled on the ‘\u003Ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0piEuDX9Gw\"\u003EGodfather of Coral’\u003C/a\u003E Professor ‘Charlie’ Veron, Magnetic Island resident and clam expert  Dr Richard Braley, coral spawning expert Professor Peter Harrison, and leading AIMS researcher Dr Katharina Fabricius. Meanwhile, Molly Steer the young Cairns resident who established ‘Straw No More’ and Jayme Marshall a proud Indigenous girl who shares the cultural link to Sea Country, are among four other muses immortalised. Prior to their installation in the shallow waters around Magnetic Island and John Brewer Reef, the statues are available for viewing at the Museum of Tropical Queensland. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_262483078":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E2. Reef Magic Pontoon, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef (Apr 22)\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe team behind the popular Dreamtime Dive and Snorkel will launch the new Reef Magic Pontoon on Moore Reef, 45km off the coast of Cairns next month. Owned by Australian adventure and leisure tourism company, Experience Co, the pontoon immerses passengers in the wonders of the reef across two daily departures. The platform is wholly self sufficient and utilises wind and solar power while featuring a floor-to-ceiling underwater observatory. Conservation will play a key role with liveaboard accommodation and an onboard purpose-built laboratory to facilitate scientific research. Sea Country guides will treat guests to indigenous storytelling, culture and performance.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_688601081":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E3. Keppel Dive & Snorkel Launches a Reef Ranger Tour (Feb 22)\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESnap on a mask for a fin-tastic new way to protect the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef. \u003Ca href=\"https://greatkeppelwatersports...\"\u003EKeppel Dive & Snorkel\u003C/a\u003E has added a two-hour Reef Ranger Tour that allows up to six guests to enjoy snorkelling while learning more about the local reefs and the history of Keppel islands while supporting the Master Reef Guides and Eye on the Reef trained staff to survey reef locations. Sightings from the tours are submitted to weekly survey reports for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority as part of the Eye on the Reef network. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1566820289":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E4. SeaLink Big Island Day Tour, Whitsundays (End 21)\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDeparting Shute Harbour, the new \u003Ca href=\"https://www.sealinkqld.com.au/whitsundays/whitehaven-beach-big-island-tour\"\u003ESeaLink Big Island Day Tour\u003C/a\u003E motors around the breathtaking islands of the Whitsundays skirting past South Molle Island and Hook Island and offering a 360-degree observation deck atop the vessel. Stop at Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach with fully guided tours to two stunning lookouts. Gourmet lunch, morning and afternoon tea plus bus transfers to and from Shute Harbour are also included.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy_1359053362":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2021_MKY_WildcatAdventures_GreatBarrierReef_@escapewithchris.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2021_MKY_WildcatAdventures_GreatBarrierReef_@escapewithchris.jpg","alt":"Wildcat Mackay by Red Cat Adventures | new Queensland experiences","srcUriTemplate":"/au/en/news-and-media/media-resources/press-releases/15-new-tourism-experiences-that-rocked-our-reef-this-past-year/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_1359053362.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1649822989883/2021-mky-wildcatadventures-greatbarrierreef--escapewithchris.jpeg","uuid":"61f7c396-391b-4e51-851c-52648538355f","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Wildcat Mackay Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/escapewithchris/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@escapewithchris\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_450484065":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5. Wildcat Mackay, Mackay (Oct 21)\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERed Cat Adventures has made the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and islands off Mackay even more accessible with the introduction of the Wildcat catamaran. The custom-built high-speed vessel visits untouched parts of the Reef like Cockermouth, Brampton, Kewswick, St Bees and Scawfell Islands plus other secret gems. The all-inclusive tour affords guests plenty of time in the water snorkeling and visiting secluded island beaches not often accessed by tourists.\u003Cb\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_299599571":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6. Lady Musgrave HQ, Bundaberg (Sep 21)\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESpend a night 100km out to sea, under the stars and onboard the new Lady Musgrave HQ. Floating in the turquoise waters of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Lady Musgrave HQ is the Reef’s second underwater pontoon-style accommodation. This new product has two major drawcards: the eight reef-view queen size canopy beds come with canvas walls that roll up to reveal sprawling views of the Lady Musgrave Island lagoon, while the underwater observatory bunks cater for dive groups keen to explore remote and untouched sites only accessible from the pontoon. Lady Musgrave HQ treads lightly with a zero-carbon footprint thanks to being 100% wind and solar powered. The Master Reef Guides on board also deliver vital educational and citizen science initiatives.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_701530744":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E7. Whitsunday School of Sailing, Whitsundays (Sep 21)\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Whitsunday Islands are considered one of the safest sailing grounds in the world, making them the ideal backdrop for both rookie sailors and those wanting to build on their experience before taking to more open waters. The Sunsail Whitsunday School of Sailing (operated via Whitsunday Rent a Yacht at Shute Harbour) offers three Royal Yachting Association courses with internationally recognised certification: Level 1 - Competent Crew. Level 2 - Day Skipper. Level 3 - Coastal Skipper. The course runs over five days and students live onboard a Jeanneau 44 with five others and an instructor. All catering and logistics are incorporated in the costs, and courses run from Monday to Friday with an option to sleep on board on the Sunday night prior to the sail, or the Friday night following it. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_64277968":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E8. No Limit Adventures Marine Conservation Program, Cairns and Great Barrier Reef (Jul 21)\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe multi-day small group No Limit Adventures Marine Conservation Program combines the adventure of learning to scuba dive with volunteering to undertake conservation tasks such as underwater Rapid Monitoring Surveys that determine the health and resilience of the reef, plus support at the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. The conservation program is led by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and includes nine nights dorm accommodation, three meals a day, three day/two night liveaboard program, two day trips to Fitzroy Island turtle rehabilitation and 13 dives on the Great Barrier Reef (weather pending).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_1928792120":{":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"image_828741306":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/fact-sheets/Bio_Passions of Paradise Coral Nurture Program.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/fact-sheets/Bio_Passions of Paradise Coral Nurture Program.jpg","alt":"Coral Nurturing conducted by Passions of Paradise","srcUriTemplate":"/au/en/news-and-media/media-resources/press-releases/15-new-tourism-experiences-that-rocked-our-reef-this-past-year/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_828741306.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1697600514102/bio-passions-of-paradise-coral-nurture-program.jpeg","uuid":"f2ba880c-d603-49c9-afd9-b9aacd45b01d","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Passions of Paradise Coral Nurture Program",":type":"teq/components/image"},"spacer_400401001":{":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio_616348750":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E9. Passions of Paradise Citizen Science Tour, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef (Jul 21)\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExperienced certified divers can join conservationists assessing reef health on the Great Barrier Reef with a new tour launched in Cairns by Passions of Paradise. The locally owned Passions of Paradise’s research team stepped up their reef nurturing and monitoring programs during the COVID-19 pandemic while passenger numbers were low. Passions of Paradise is one of five operators based in Cairns and Port Douglas participating in the Coral Nurture Program with staff working alongside University of Technology Sydney researchers.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_727981938":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E10. Go Fish - Fishing, Pearls & Helicopters, Torres Strait (May 21)\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGoFish has hooked into a new style of fishing in the wild north. Take a helicopter from Horn Island (or Bamaga) and fly over the spectacular blue waters of the Torres Strait, land at Roko Island and be met by the Island's unofficial "mayor". Roko Island is a part of 274 islands that forms the Torres Strait and one of the few islands of the Torres Strait open to visitors and is located about 750 km north of Cairns. Roko Island was originally known as a pearl farm but now runs pearl tours, fishing charters and overnight stays. Board a private vessel to fish for coral trout, red emperor, sweetlip, tropical snapper or the trophy fish the Spanish mackerel. Overnight glamping options available.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_755206601":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E11. YOTSPACE, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef (Mar 21)\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGet a taste of how the other half live on a YOTSPACE superyacht voyage offering the privilege of booking a cabin on a six-night snorkel adventure on the Great Barrier Reef to Lizard Island. Phoenix One offers five-star cuisine, beverages and a range of water toys including a sea scooter and water skis for some fun before winding down in the upper deck jacuzzi.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1948269705":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E12. SeaLink Big Island Day Tour, Whitsundays (Nov 21)\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDeparting Shute Harbour, the new SeaLink Big Island Day Tour cruises between the islands of the Whitsundays taking in the sights of Molle Island and Hook Island among many others from a 360-degree observation deck atop the vessel. Stop in at Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach with fully guided tours of two stunning lookouts on offer. Gourmet lunch, morning and afternoon tea plus bus transfers to and from Shute Harbour are also included.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1555679676":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E13. Cairns River Cruises new guided tours, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef (Nov 21)\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECairns River Cruises have launched guided tours and charters along Trinity Inlet on a new sheltered pontoon-style vessel catering for up to 18 guests. Departing the Marlin Marina, Cairns, head out on a daytime sightseeing safari or sunset cruise with lounge-style seating and uninterrupted views across the water.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1232882420":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E14. Tasman Venture Launches Private Island Escape Package (Jan 21)\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESet sail for the Southern Great Barrier Reef with Tasman Venture, a Hervey Bay-based sailing operator popular for whale watching day tours. In 2021, the operator launched a three-day two-night private charter package for up to twelve passengers, sailing across the calm waters of Hervey Bay, up the west coast of K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) and across the Pacific Ocean only to wake up the following morning at Lady Elliot Island. Once at this tiny Great Barrier Reef wonderland guests can dive, swim with mantra rays and turtles, enjoy, guided nature walks and watch nesting turtles. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1463363842":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E15. Reopening of Reef HQ Aquarium (Coming 24)\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExperience the Great Barrier Reef without getting wet, at the world’s largest living coral reef aquarium. As the National Reef Education Centre for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, \u003Ca href=\"http://www.reefhq.com.au\"\u003EReef HQ Aquarium\u003C/a\u003E will relaunch following a two year revamp to offer impressive exhibits showcasing rare and extraordinary features of the Great Barrier Reef.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEnds/\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEditor’s note:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the latest information on travel advice in Queensland, \u003Ca href=\"https://teq.queensland.com/au/en/industry/crisis-management/advice-for-travellers?redirect=news-and-media/tourist-safety-information&utm_source=queensland.com&utm_medium=Popup_Banner&utm_campaign=COVID_19_Update\"\u003Eclick here.\u003C/a\u003E This Press Release is supplied courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland. For more information, please go to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/home\"\u003Ewww.queensland.com\u003C/a\u003E and for images visit \u003Ca href=\"https://visuals.queensland.com/\"\u003Ehttps://visuals.queensland.com/\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_1660045994":{":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"card_carousel":{"title":"Trending news in Queensland","type":"page","componentID":"card-carousel_352686232","cardCount":20,"classification":"/content/dam/teq/content-fragments/public-classifications/corporate/news-and-media/trending-news","width":"12 column","cta":{"href":"https://teq.queensland.com/au/en/news-and-media/queensland-news","label":"View all","target":"_self"},":type":"teq/components/corp/card-carousel"},"spacer_1558440557":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"medium",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"image_copy_1389678140":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/2022_04-15-new-things-on-gbr/RussellHospandScottyGardenfromPassionsofParadisenuturecoralatHastingsReef.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/2022_04-15-new-things-on-gbr/RussellHospandScottyGardenfromPassionsofParadisenuturecoralatHastingsReef.jpg","srcUriTemplate":"/au/en/news-and-media/media-resources/press-releases/15-new-tourism-experiences-that-rocked-our-reef-this-past-year/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_1389678140.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1649822207029/russellhospandscottygardenfrompassionsofparadisenuturecoralathastingsreef.jpeg","uuid":"f47c7a68-eced-44d1-bd44-9197674064fc","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"}},":itemsOrder":["spacer_copy","editorial_hero_banne_579018590","spacer","editorial_descriptio_33824818","spacer_copy_91526288","image","spacer_937316348","editorial_descriptio","editorial_descriptio_262483078","editorial_descriptio_688601081","editorial_descriptio_1566820289","image_copy_1359053362","editorial_descriptio_450484065","editorial_descriptio_299599571","editorial_descriptio_701530744","editorial_descriptio_64277968","spacer_1928792120","image_828741306","spacer_400401001","editorial_descriptio_616348750","editorial_descriptio_727981938","editorial_descriptio_755206601","editorial_descriptio_1948269705","editorial_descriptio_1555679676","editorial_descriptio_1232882420","editorial_descriptio_1463363842","spacer_1660045994","card_carousel","spacer_1558440557","image_copy_1389678140"],":type":"wcm/foundation/components/responsivegrid"},"footer_menu":{"acknowledge":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETourism and Events Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country and we recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. 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