Australia can offer a liveaboard but even though it is the sixth largest country in the world, the range is currently small. The country's size gives it a variety of landscapes and climates.

Australia consists of the mainland Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, many smaller offshore islands, and the remote offshore territories of Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Coral Sea Islands, Heard and McDonald Islands, and Norfolk Island. The country has four different time zones with a total difference of 3 hours.

The country has 35,877 km of coastline and is home to the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef, which stretches over 2,300 km. Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain on the mainland at 2,228 meters. Higher is Mawson Peak, at 2,745 m on Heard Island.

Due to its long geographical isolation, a majority of Australia's biota is unique, with numerous endemic species among amphibians, reptiles, flowering plants and mammals. Nearly half of all birds are also endemic.

How much does a liveaboard to Australia cost?

It is difficult to answer how much a liveaboard diving trip to Australia costs, but expect to pay from 30,000 SEK / person and up for a three-night liveaboard including flights, transfers, accommodation on board and diving. For seven nights, expect to pay from +40 - 45 000 SEK / person. Marine park fees are added on site and possibly extra nights at a hotel. It can vary enormously in price and it is difficult to answer generally.
Liveaboard runs vary from two to three nights on board up to 12-14 nights for more unique expeditions.

To be more precise about what a liveaboard to Australia costs, more information is needed, what you want it to include, how long you want to be away, the layout of the trip, choice of cabin on board, etc. There are several reasons why the price can vary and you can find examples here on our website. The best thing you can do is contact us for a free proposal and we will put together a proposal for you.

When is the best time to go to Australia?

Actually all year round. The best time to dive in Australia depends entirely on the location you want to visit. As a general guide, the transitional months of April/May and September/November are perhaps the best combination of good visibility, pleasant weather and opportunities to see whale sharks and manta rays.
Specifically for the Great Barrier Reef, the dry season is ideal as it is usually sunny, with good visibility and minimal rainfall. The wet season often brings jellyfish and poor visibility in the water, especially closer to the coast. Further out to sea, visibility is rarely affected in the same way. Diving is a year-round activity, but considering the specific, often seasonal, marine life highlights and weather conditions in the area you wish to dive is key to planning the best dive trip.

o Dry season, May – October
o Rainy season, November – April

What can I see when diving in Australia?

Above all, coral reefs filled with marine life. Large and small sharks, turtles and many strange invertebrates. It is difficult to list all the different types of fish that can be found here, but many species of shark attract divers every year. Everything from small sharks like the smalleye pygmy shark, a deep-dwelling species that does not grow larger than about 20 cm to real giants like the whale shark, great white shark, tiger shark, bull shark and four species of hammerhead shark including the large one. You will not only see large sharks but also often many smaller species and odd species like the wobbegong or carpet shark. In addition, you can also experience turtles, marine mammals such as dolphins and whales.

Depending on where you dive in the country, almost anything can turn up in these fantastic diving waters. Appreciated species can be strange or unusual flapfish, spotted handfish, Australian boxfish, grumpy fish, blob fish. Australia also has several exciting wrecks along the rugged west and east coasts. Here there is an enormous diversity of corals and other invertebrates.

Where is the best diving in Australia?

The Great Barrier Reef is often considered the best dive site in Australia, offering large coral systems and a rich marine life. Starting from Cairns or Townsville, you will reach the best dive sites. However, in recent years, the reef has been threatened by environmental impact and has partly lost some of its appeal. For a different experience, Ningaloo Reef is ideal for swimming with whale sharks and manta rays and experiencing coral reefs. South Australia offers opportunities for cage diving with great white sharks.

Other notable destinations include the SS Yongala wreck near Townsville and Christmas Island just south of Java. Exciting diving is also available off Perth with several wrecks. If you want to experience strange species, the waters off Adelaide to the south can offer very strange and odd species with more of a focus on cold water diving.

Fly and dive package

For those who want a really special one diving trip and experience, you combine your liveaboard with a flight to or from Lizard Island. There you can see the Great Barrier Reef from above. A fantastic experience that will spice up any diving trip.

When and where are liveaboards and safaris available in Australia?

Yes, there are liveaboards in Australia. Surprisingly few in number but the focus is often on day trips. Do you have thoughts on a liveaboard in Australia and the Great Barrier Reef or another destination or are you thinking about alternatives for diving in Australia? Contact us with your wishes and concerns on tel: 0301-22100.

Extra nights on site

You will most likely need one or more extra nights on site before you go on a liveaboard in Australia. This may also be needed after your liveaboard on land. You will of course extend your trip to Australia as it is a long way to go and you will probably want to experience more than three to seven nights on a boat. We will help you organize flights and days for your own time on site.