The world of virtual reality travelling is here and it's like nothing you've ever seen before! For 5 months this year, from March to July, you'll be able to sit back, relax and enjoy one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World and UNESCO World Heritage Site - the
Great Barrier Reef. What a great idea for a magical mini-escape from the hustle and bustle of 'Festival Season' in Adelaide!
Clownfish. Photo from Viquipèdia
Join
Sir David Attenborough as he takes you on a virtual tour of the Reef - the largest living thing on Earth and visible from space. The
Great Barrier Reef Dive VR is an award-winning fully immersive virtual reality that takes you on a 360 dive beneath the waves of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. From within a state-of-the-art Triton submersible, you'll experience a close encounter with the breathtakingly beautiful coral gardens and all of the tropical animals who live there. The reef system is one of the most important natural resources on Earth and you'll have a wonderful opportunity to learn how researchers are working hard to predict how the reef will react to environmental changes.
David Attenborough. Photo from Wikimedia Creative Commons
This event will be an extraordinary opportunity to visit the Great Barrier Reef without the need to leave the state or even having to put your bathers on.
Virtual Reality. Photo from Pexels
's production team worked with renowned research institutions from across the world including the Australian Institute of Marine Science, James Cook University and the University of Queensland to showcase the beautiful diversity on the reef and uncover the incredible research being done to decode it.
Great Barrier Reef. Photo from Flickr
The VR is not recommended for children under the age of 13 - the headset is not sized for children. Improper sizing can lead to discomfort and/or ill health effects. People with pre-existing binocular vision abnormalities, epilepsy or psychiatric disorders, suffer from a heart condition or other serious medical condition, or are pregnant or elderly, should see a doctor before using the VR products. Glasses can be worn under the headset, but the focus cannot be adjusted.
Tickets will be on sale soon. It's advisable that you read the
Health and Safety Notice prior to booking.
Lionfish. Photo from Pixabay
