Author name: Denys Pokatilov

When someone first asked me, “How big is the Great Barrier Reef?” I said something like, “pretty bloody big.” But that didn’t do it justice. You don’t really get it until you’ve flown over it, snorkelled in it, boated through cyclone season, and tried to explain its size without sounding like you’re full of hot […]

The title “Marine Life on the Great Barrier Reef” might conjure images of postcard-perfect clownfish and waving coral gardens — and yes, they’re there. This reef isn’t just made of coral polyps and reef fish — it’s an ancient ecosystem that stretches more than 2,300 kilometres along the Queensland coast and forms the heart of

When we talk about Dining Experiences on the Great Barrier Reef, most people picture buffets on cruise boats or overpriced snacks at the marina. But let me tell you: if you know where to look (and when), this UNESCO-listed reef can dish up some wild feasts. Let me tell you, eating fresh seafood metres above

Whale and dolphin watching in the Great Barrier Reef isn’t just a tick-the-box activity — it’s a full-blown, jaw-on-the-deck, camera-clicking kind of experience. And if you’re lucky enough to be out there during peak season, you might spot a humpback launching itself out of the Coral Sea while you’re still trying to butter your morning

The phrase Great Barrier Reef on a budget might sound like an oxymoron — especially when the glossy brochures start tossing around scenic helicopter flights and five-star resorts like it’s pocket change. Ever dreamed of snorkelling over coral reefs, drifting past giant clams and beautiful corals, only to get a rude shock when you check

When it comes to planning your escape to the Reef, there’s no shortage of choices. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to choose a Great Barrier Reef tour that’s worth your time, money, and salt-stained sunnies. Planning a trip to the Great Barrier Reef can feel like choosing between pavlova or lamingtons for

In this guide to incredible ways to spend the night on the Great Barrier Reef, I’ll walk you through reef sleep experiences that’ll have you dozing under stars, sea, and sometimes both. Most folks tick off the Great Barrier Reef in a day — a quick snorkel, a soggy sandwich on a tour boat, and

In this guide to Eco-Resorts on the Great Barrier Reef, I’ll walk you through some truly sustainable stays that have earned their green stripes, with honest takes from someone who’s actually swatted mozzies and boiled the billy out there. Let’s be real — the Great Barrier Reef is no place for overdevelopment, plastic straws or

Incredible facts about the Great Barrier Reef start with this whopper: it’s the largest living structure on Earth, and yes, you can swim right through it. Whether you’re peering down from a reef pontoon or diving alongside a turtle, you’re inside a living, breathing ecosystem that stretches further than the eye can see. This blog’s

The Wild North of the Great Barrier Reef isn’t your average reef cruise out of Cairns. Nope, this is the part of Far North Queensland where sealed roads end, crocs still rule the beaches, and reef meets rainforest in a mashup that feels straight out of a David Attenborough special. It’s not brochure-pretty. It’s raw,