That 1.5 kilogram of travelguide in your backpack will still come in handy. You can't ask people on the street every little detail. But the best traveltips often come from locals, not guides. And that's why we're very pleased with Kelly Van Der Kolk, an Australian diver willing to share her knowledge on Diveheads. First she checked our descriptions of Australian destinations and corrected our piece on Cairns. Then she provided input on Byron Bay en Julian Rocks. And she doesn't stop there...

Australia is the classic backpackers' destination. Alot of people travel to and around this huge country. But when it comes tod diving, they often limit themselves to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.  On their trip across the continent they miss once-in-a-lifetime diving opportunities like Ningaloo Reef. There are many diving destinations that don't have the 'Great Barrier fame', but do offer worldclass divespots, often less crowded. So are you planning to visit Australia? Local Kelly Van Der Kolk will point you in the right direction!