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Diving in this blue world

It’s the end of the year again in a blink of an eye. At the end of every year, migrant workers are busy summarizing the year and planning for the next year. Fortunately, the 2025 Spring Festival is just around the corner. How to enjoy the Year of the Snake New Year holiday, which is one day longer than in previous years, has become a question for everyone after their busy schedule. look forward to. The warm sunshine of Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, the azure Great Barrier Reef and the lush rainforest, these "tropical rainforest wind" with its own relaxing feeling, are a good choice for a holiday during the New Year off-season. Today, we summarize the new experience of Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, allowing those who want to vacation to relax freely in this blue world. 1⃣️Sinsuo Group’s newly renovated Poseidon series cruise ship Quicksilver Group has completed the revamp of its 24-metre dive and snorkel catamaran Poseidon range of cruise ships and will embark on a new citizen science tour where visitors can take part in the Eye on the Reef survey and visit Port Douglas Three different reefs at Agincourt Ribbon Reef near Douglas. The attached dive boat can carry up to 10 experienced divers on drift dive trips, as well as tourists on guided ocean narrated snorkeling trips. 2⃣️The curtain fig tree on the Atherton Tablelands Barefoot Tours has launched a new Atherton Tablelands Day Tour project. Go to the pristine and vast Atherton Tablelands, immerse yourself in the ancient rainforest, watch the shocking momentum of waterfalls rushing down from the sky, and diversified The natural landscape makes this leisurely trip the starting point for finding inner peace. 3⃣️Great Barrier Reef Tour with Reef Adventures Mission Beach tour operator Reef Adventures has expanded its reef adventure tours to Cairns, offering half-day Great Barrier Reef exploration tours to Upolu Cay, departing daily from Cairns Pier. It only takes 50 minutes to arrive, starting with 2 Hours of efficient, high-energy Great Barrier Reef snorkeling for the ultimate experience. 4⃣️Walsh Pyramid Mountain Cairns Waterfalls' new Cairns Explorer Tour allows you to enjoy the unparalleled natural beauty of tropical North Queensland, including Behana Gorge Waterfall, Walsh Pyramid Mountain ( Walshs Pyramid, Cairns Botanic Gardens and Red Arrow Walk are some of the most famous places to check in and take photos. 5⃣️The new Pure Snorkelling cruise ship The Pure Snorkelling, newly designed and built with a cost of A$1.5 million, was launched in Cairns last month, allowing tourists who want to realize their dream of snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef to experience the charm of the Great Barrier Reef in a half-day trip like never before. Pure Snorkelling is a joint venture between two Cairns reef operating family businesses, which have more than 60 years of experience showcasing the unique coral wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. The 4-hour Great Barrier Reef Discovery Tour begins in the afternoon and will head to Bree, adjacent to Cairns. Briggs Reef, the company has an exclusive license to visit this reef, and there are 14 remaining dive sites to choose from if weather conditions are good. 6⃣️Barramundi fishing and cooking tour offered by Grab a Barra restaurant No trip to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef is complete without experiencing barramundi fishing. The Grab A Barra restaurant launches a gastronomic exploration tour of catching and cooking mud crab or barramundi on site, which will make you feel the satisfaction and pleasure of catching it yourself! This unforgettable food tour starts from experiencing the farm, taking a five-seater four-wheel drive through the picturesque mangroves. Along the way, you will encounter a variety of birds, witness the hard work of bees, and gain an in-depth understanding of the uniqueness of the rainforest. ecological wonders. Whether you are an experienced angler seeking to catch the rarest betta fish in the tropical Pacific or an inexperienced beginner looking to sample freshly caught seafood, Grab A Barra’s chefs will prepare you a delicious meal. The meals can satisfy the taste buds of any food lover. The trip to catch barramundi and mud crabs needs to be booked with the restaurant 24 hours in advance. 7⃣️Reef Unlimited Coral Reef Restoration Plan Co-organized by Reef Unlimited and Reef Magic, Reef Unlimited Reef Restoration Project tours are known for being co-led by marine biologists and cultural guides. You will personally experience and participate in the coral reef protection and restoration project, placing live coral branches on the innovative hexagonal coral stars (Reef Stars) used for coral reef growth. Through this new ocean exploration journey, you will go deep into the world. Understand the marine ecosystem, unlock a new identity, find inner peace, and contribute to the protection of this pure blue underwater world. 8⃣️Wangetti Trail The first phase of the Wangetti Trail is open to hikers and mountain bikers. The two-way shared trail from Palm Cove Jetty to Ellis Beach takes about 1.5 hours to hike and 45 hours to ride. minute. The 7.8 kilometers of grade 3 trails are generally suitable for most ages and fitness levels. There is also a 94-kilometre track to Port Douglas, scheduled to be completed in 2026, and will become one of the world's top eco-tourism trails, showcasing the ancient rainforests of tropical North Queensland. 9⃣️Enjoy wild fishing in Trinity Bay When you come to Cairns, in addition to experiencing the calm Great Barrier Reef, you can also explore the wild and unrestrained side of Cairns. Rent a boat and head to Trinity Inlet, where many tributaries meet. You can see dense wild mangroves and wild saltwater crocodiles. This fascinating marine ecosystem is an excellent choice for enjoying wild fishing and sightseeing. Trinity Bay is also one of the favorite fishing spots for locals. It is the habitat of barramundi, mangrove pompano, golden snapper, striped kingfish, snapper, spotted cod, flathead and other fish. Fishing rods can be rented locally, and fishing bait, ice, refrigerators, barbecue grills and barbecue picnic bags are all available. Haven't used up your annual leave yet? Don’t worry, come to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, feel the freedom and explore the blue world.
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Posted: Jan 3, 2025
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