Magnetic Island got its name back in 1770 when Captain Cook commented that it seemed to exert a magnetic force that interfered with his compass. It was an interesting theory, but Cook was wrong. The only magnetic force this island has is the one that attracts visitors to it. Maybe a better name for Magnetic [...]

If you are going on holidays and you are looking for something different to do, then scuba diving the S. S. Yongala ship wreck may be a really memorable experience. In 1911 off the coast of Queensland the S. S. Yongala sank during a cyclone and came to rest in a central part of the [...]

Though Sydney is most typically thought of as a cosmopolitan city combining all the diversity of Australia and the rest of the world into one magnificent metropolis, many people forget that Sydney is also a city with tremendous natural endowments—such as its pristine and breathtaking aquatic environments. Indeed, the coastal waters that lap up on [...]

Just a few hours north of Brisbane lies the whale watching capital of the world—Hervey Bay. Whether you are just looking to get away for a few days or to take the whole family for a month long vacation, Hervey Bay is the ideal location. With a mild climate and little rainfall, there is no [...]