May 15, 2025
The cruise line has teamed up with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation
A partnership between True North and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation has spawned two exclusive conservation itineraries that will take discerning adventures into the world’s largest coral reef system in 2025 while protecting ocean habitats.
Read More…March 22, 2024
Lizard Island Resort and its restaurant, Salt Water, join the presitigous collection
Relais & Châteaux has an accommodation partner in Australia once again, with Lizard Island Resort within the Great Barrier Reef one of a dozen new members welcomed into the collection in the latest intake.
Read More…February 6, 2024
Five suite luxury Pelorus Private Island debuts off Queensland coast
Northern Escape Collection has opened the door and is accepting reservations for its latest jewel, Pelorus Private Island on the pristine waters of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef.
Read More…June 17, 2022
The House on the Great Barrier Reef opens 4 July 2022
The House, a world-class reef house situated on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef will open its doors on 4 July for guests seeking unparalleled levels of privacy and personalised service alongside barefoot adventure and a genuine connection to nature.
Read More…June 25, 2021
Plus two early 2024 Antarctica expeditions to Antarctica from Hobart & Dunedin
Crystal has today opened reservations for the entire 2023/early 2024 deployment of its purpose-built expedition ship, Crystal Endeavor. Headlining the local program are two $52,627 per person three-week explorations of Antarctica from Australia and New Zealand.
Read More…June 18, 2021
Expeditions to Antarctica and the Ross Sea from Hobart and Dunedin revived in 2024
Crystal Expedition Cruises has today [Friday 18 June] previewed its full roster of 2023 voyages as well as two early January 2024 itineraries for its luxury expedition yacht Crystal Endeavor.
Read More…March 30, 2021
Kiwi-operator granted permit for Kimberley and Great Barrier Reef sailings
New Zealand-based small-ship operator Island Escape Cruises has received authorisation from Australian regulators to operate its planned Great Barrier Reef and Kimberley coastline itineraries in 2021.
Read More…March 25, 2021
The traditionally adults-only island retreat is welcoming “Little Lizards” for a limited time
The traditionally couples-only Lizard Island retreat on the Great Barrier Reef will welcome families with children aged 3 years and up during the June/July school holidays.
Read More…September 17, 2020
Ultra-luxe island resort sees rise in last-minute bookings after its C19 closure
One of Australia’s premier ultra-luxury island resorts, InterContinental Hayman Island Resort, has welcomed a higher than expected visitation since emerging from a coronavirus closure at the start of September.
Read More…June 22, 2020
Interactive exhibition in Monaco to showcase the planet’s largest coral ecosystem
The world’s largest living organism will go on show in Monaco next month as part of an interactive exhibition dedicated to the Great Barrier Reef.
Read More…May 31, 2020
InterContinental’s iconic Whitsundays five-star resort flags September reboot
InterContinental Hayman Island Resort has confirmed its intention to reopen to guests from 1 September 2020 after an extended pause due to the coronavirus pandemic. The relaunch date for the Great Barrier Reef resort was flagged first by LATTE.
Read More…March 24, 2020
Another Queensland island resort a victim of COVID-19 travel bans
Bedarra Great Barrier Reef and Lizard Island Resort has become other casualties of the Australian Government’s ban on domestic holidays fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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