Great Barrier Reef Tours Blog

Hey it’s me Robbie writing for Barrier Reef Australia about how I came to love scuba diving and went on to become a full time PADI Open Water Scuba Dive Instructor who now travels the planets oceans and amazing underwater world and why I urge you to give scuba diving a go too!

Hi my name is Robbie Wyckoff and I am a full time PADI Open Water Scuba Dive Instructor. If you haven't tried scuba diving before let me show what you are missing out on. Discover the underwater world of our magnificent planet... and there is no better place to scuba dive than the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.  

The Great Barrier Reef is accessible to all ages so we asked our youngest visitors what they thought of their visit to the reef...

The Great Barrier Reef is as mysterious as she is beautiful. And this mystique sometimes leads to sensational media reports surrounding Irukandji, box jellyfish, sharks and crocodiles. We speak with three experts who explain the likelihood of encountering actual danger out on the reef.

Since winning the Best Job in the World I've swum, snorkelled, kayaked, sailed and flown all over the Great Barrier Reef and every time it’s a uniquely awe-inspiring adventure. Here are my best bits, from the best reef in the world. 

Are you after an insta-worthy holiday photo that will make family and friends jealous? The Mackay Region is teeming with scenic locations and wonderful wildlife that makes visitors never want to put their camera down.