The Full Story
Newsletter articles from the Underwater Tour and from our Partners
Explorer’s Grant 2021
"We know there's power in creativity. That's what fuels our purpose - to inspire and empower people to create a better...
The Underwater Scenes Winner, Guru Awards 2021
We are delighted to announce Wayne Osborn from Applecross, WA as the winner in this category. Wayne's eye catching...
People’s Choice Winner, Guru Awards 2021
The Award celebrates the most popular image, voted by the Public. The winner is Craig Lambert with his image...
Underwater Characters Winner, Guru Awards 2021
We are delighted to announce the Winner is Luc Rooman, from Kieldrecht, Belgium with his freshwater image taken in De...
The 2021 Underwater Tour Awards Winners are..
We are absolutely thrilled to have announced the Winners of the Underwater Tour Awards during the livestreamed...
Aquatic Abstract Winner, The Guru Awards 2021
We are delighted to announce the Winner is Richard Condlyffe from Battle Creek, MI, USA with his image taken in...
Topside Category Winner, Guru Awards 2021
We are happy to announce the Winner is Pavlos Evangeledis, from Nea Arithrea, Greece, with his image taken in Koggala,...
The Guru Grand Award Winner, 2021
We are delighted to announce the Winner is Amanda Blanksby, Wembley, Western Australia with her portfolio of images...
Underwater Black and White Winner, Guru Awards 2021
We are delighted to announce the Winner is Kristian Laine, from Mermaid Waters, Queensland, Australia with is image...
365 Days on Heron Island
Experience nature at its best on Heron Island, world famous for its spectacular coral reef and a sanctuary for an...
Home of the Manta Ray
Lady Elliot Island’s pristine and easily accessed lagoons and reefs are home to over 1,200 different species of marine...
Rainforest to Reef
Rainforest Rescue’s Daintree Vision 2040 When two World Heritage areas lie immediately adjacent to one another, there...
It’s a Best Seller!
The World Beneath – The Life and Times of Unknown Sea Creatures and Coral Reefs, Dr Richard Smith 10,000 copies sold...
Close Encounters
Imagine a 15m long grey whale, no more than an arm’s length away, raising its great head from the water to look you...
Wakatobi. Wow!
The Story of Wakatobi’s Landmark Conservation Initiative. It’s no secret that marine environments around the world...
Exclusive Spotlight Features
Just one element in a great line up of entertainment and discussion on the Underwater Tour Show on Sunday 23 May, our...
Show? What Show?
Yes! We’re counting down to the Underwater Tour Show 2021, livestreaming via ticketed link on Sunday 23 May at...
The Dugong Detective
Marine field biologist, marine mammal specialist and world authority on dugongs, Janet Lanyon is Senior Lecturer in...
Scubapro’s Secret Sauce
We look at the three key ingredients that provide the foundation to the company's success. Scubapro is all about:...
The Little Things
Dr Richard Smith returns to join us in his Spotlight Feature short film – The Little Things - where we find him on...
Diving Australia’s Galapagos
If there’s one silver lining in this locked-down cloud of a year, it’s been the discovery (or rediscovery) and...
Photographic Treasure Chest
Momento Pro is Australia's most established photo book company and it was founded by people just like you. Geoff and...
The Art of Light
Men in Black have been recently spied behind-the-scenes in Singapore, working on one of a series of short films - the...
A Rite of Passage!
Mike Ball Dive Expeditions has created happy underwater and topside memories for thousands of guests since 1969,...
Meet the Media 2!
Next in the water we have Adrian Stacey, Editor of Scuba Diver Magazine ANZ Q and A with Juliette Myers. JM: ...
Dreaming of Paradise?
Your Fiji fantasy can be a reality just as soon as the travel bubble to our favourite Pacific neighbour nation is...
Meet the Media!
First in the water, we have Mike Scotland, Publisher and Editor of Dive Log Magazine. Q & A with Juliette...
Vote for your Eco Hero!
Superb submissions encompassing the tireless work of six (6) Semi-finalists in the Eco Hero category of the Underwater...
Free, Silver or Gold?
There are three ways to enjoy the Show and all the trimmings! Filmed on set in Brisbane and streamed via a special...
Who loves a Quiz?
Everybody! Especially when the prizes are incredible diving adventures and must-have products all offered by our...
Lights! And Action!
It's Showtime! The news is out! Yes, when life gave us lemons, we stepped up to create the Underwater Tour Show...
Finding Silver Underwater
Entering an overseas dive show or expo such as DEMA, ADEX, BOOT is exciting. Imagery, widgets, gadgets, old and...
Ethics Underwater
Running an international underwater photo competition, the Underwater Tour team plays a significant role in...
Who’s To Judge?
Curating a panel of competition judges requires a considered approach. Canon Master Darren Jew throws some light on...
AUD 20k+ Prize Pool
Calling all Underwater Photographers! Entries are open for the Underwater Tour’s Guru Awards. These awards feature...
Who’s YOUR Eco Hero?
Do you know a Local Eco Hero? This year we've introduced a NEW Local Eco Hero Award to recognise and promote...
Calling all Ocean Lovers
Cooee Thalassophiles! New this year, From the Heart to the Ocean – The Max Benjamin Award is open to all creatives...