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THIS IS WHY AUSTRALIA IS AWESOME (wallabies + world class diving)

Kara and Nate
Kara and Nate
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👁️ 557K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 15:18

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a trip through Australia involving shipwreck diving and wildlife spotting. The journey begins with a challenging boat ride through heavy swells to reach the SS Yongala, a historic shipwreck located approximately thirty meters deep. The creator describes the wreck as a massive artificial reef teeming with marine life, including encounters with sea snakes and a large bait ball of fish. Following the dive, the group attends a local rugby match before traveling to Magnetic Island. On the island, the creator rents a car to search for native animals despite rainy weather. The expedition focuses on finding wallabies and koalas along hiking trails. The creator successfully observes a family of wallabies and manages to spot a koala actively eating in a tree. The trip concludes with a visit to a former World War Two signal station before the group heads back to town.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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No strong opinion
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the coldest dive slash boat ride of my life but it was so worth it

the ball of fish the bait ball of fish was probably the coolest moment that I've ever had underwater

Creator's Tips & Advice

Wear appropriate gear for cold dives
Be prepared for rough boat rides to remote dive sites
Take time to observe wildlife patiently

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

cold water divingThe cold is worth it for the incredible dive site
finding wildlifeBe patient and sit still to observe wallabies and koalas

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Yongala Shipwreck dive experience like?
QHow to find wallabies and koalas on Magnetic Island?

Port Highlights

Ayr4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Yongala Shipwreck Dive
Magnetic Island4 Happy Bacon
Top: Forte's Walk Trail
Townsville2½ Happy Bacon
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