The Whitsundays is home to six of the world's seven turtle species which include the Green turtle, Loggerhead turtle, Hawksbill turtle, Flatback turtle, Olive ridley turtle and Leatherback turtle. The most common turtles are the loggerhead and green turtle while the olive ridley are seldomly seen.
Turtle life cycle
All marine turtle have the same general life cycle - they grow slowly and takes decades to reach sexual maturity. When young, they will drift on ocean currents for years, or stay in one place until they are old enough (between 20 - 50 years) both male and femal... Read More
Occurring once a year, coral spawning takes place on the Great Barrier Reef under the cloak of darkness. Linked to the phases of the moon and water temperature, coral release both sperm and eggs in to the water simultaneously, increasing the likelihood of fertilization.
Many avid divers wait for a chance to experience this natural miracle, which usually happens in November after a full moon and rising water temperatures and can last anywhere between a few days and a week.
Resembling a snowstorm after being shaken, with speckles of pink, yellow and orange floating around in th... Read More
Cumberland Charter Yachts is an Eco-accredited company backed by a strong, well managed commitment to sustainable best practices and provides a high quality nature-based tourism experience. As a traveller, it is important to minimise your carbon footprint and to travel responsibly.
The packing and planning process of a bareboat holiday is an exciting time, but sustainability considerations are often left by the way side amongst all the hype of getting out the door. With a little forward planning, you can do your... Read More
Tourism Whitsundays Media Release
