Officially opened in 2020, the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) is a large-scale sculpture trail that’s the largest and oldest of its kind in Australia. Here, artworks don’t hang on walls but stand deep on the ocean floor, serving as both stunning sculptures and artificial reefs. Divers can explore 'The Coral Greenhouse', which features 17 hyper-realistic human sculptures at a depth of 16 metres, while snorkelers can marvel at ‘Ocean Sentinels’, a new series of hybrid human-marine sculptures positioned in more shallow waters.
Get out of town and get yourself to Townsville, a tropical gem on Queensland’s north-eastern coast. This laidback city is a gateway to the heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, along with the majestic Magnetic and Hinchinbrook Islands.
Whether you want to get wet and wild in the reef or rainforest, Townsville spoils with plenty of outdoor fun. Kick your legs up after a long day of adventure with sunset picnics, spa treatments and a stay at the city’s first luxury hotel. Here are the top experiences that make Townsville a must-visit destination.