Ningaloo is the lesser-known great reef of Australia, found on the north west coast of Australia and much, much less visited by the more accessible Great Barrier Reef on the opposite coast of the country. Ironically, the reef itself is much easier to get to – once you’ve journeyed the 1,200 kilometres north from Perth.

This full dome experience shares the annual event of coral spawning – where the vast volume of coral polyps release eggs and sperm into the ocean to reproduce. Lying on the bean bag looking up at the sea is a strange experience, but is definitely immersive, eyes flitting to the reef shark stalking in the corner, or tracking the manta ray elegantly gliding through the water.

The cameras attached to a submersible capture the spectacular event and it’s incredible to feel like we’re in the water surrounded by new coral life rising to the surface. It is a great way to feel underwater for thirty minutes without getting wet!