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MEDIA RELEASE                                                                             February 28, 2017   Great Barrier Reef coral nursery to expand   The Great Barrier Reef’s first offshore nursery to grow corals that have survived recent bleaching events will be replicated in multiple high-value reef areas with funding announced today by the National Australia Bank Foundation.   The Reef Restoration Foundation established a pilot offshore coral nursery at Fitzroy Island in December 2017 after receiving a permit from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA).    Foundation Chief Executive Officer Stewart Christie said the not-for-profit social enterprise would expand the pilot nursery at Fitzroy Island and apply

Kayaking is one of those activities that hooks most people in from their first experience. Not only is it a great form of exercise and a whole lot of fun, it also allows you to truly escape from the hustle and bustle of our busy day-to-day lives. In Queensland, we are blessed with breathtaking natural environments and kayaking is the ultimate way to explore all of our beautiful coastlines, bays and rivers. It allows you to completely immerse yourself in your surroundings and gives you access to relatively untouched places that can’t be reached by boat or foot. Here we

Hero Image Credit: trover.com (Amalia) Cairns has long been the ultimate tropical destination within Australia and is world famous as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. However, as breathtaking as the reef is, it’s not the only natural wonder that draws people to this part of the world. The rainforests surrounding Cairns are the oldest living rainforests on the planet and remain largely unchanged since the time when the dinosaurs roamed the earth. This unique rainforest is home to the most extensive range of rare plant and animal species on earth, some of which have been around for millions

All around the world Australia is well known for its beach culture, which is no surprise considering that this amazing country has a coastline that stretches more than 47,000 kilometres, scattered with over 10,000 beaches. With so many beaches at our fingertips, it’s easy to see why beach camping has long been a favourite pastime not only for Australians but for international visitors as well. What a better way to really soak up the beach atmosphere than pitching your tent or swag within metres of the ocean and listening to the waves roll in as you drift off to sleep

Destination weddings have gained massive popularity over the last decade and it’s no surprise really. Everyone wants their big day to be special and it doesn’t get any better than whisking away to a gorgeous location with family and friends to celebrate your love for each other. Besides the obvious perk of having your wedding in your dream location, there are many more advantages of having a destination wedding, including the following. Easy To Plan It may seem counter intuitive to think that planning a wedding in a distant location is easier than planning one close to home, but in