Tallo Billa
Tallo Billa
Join us for a Sunreef Experience like no other, where you’ll embark on a magical dusk ocean journey aboard Sunreef’s Whale One. This extraordinary experience invites you to listen underwater and hear the mesmerizing soundscapes of humpback whale songs as they echo through the depths of the ocean.
Our journey begins in Mooloolaba, a key location where humpback whales migrate annually to rear their calves before their return to the Antarctic waters. As we cruise towards the iconic Mudjimba Island, you’ll be treated to an original, immersive experience of “Tallo-Billa,” a unique performance that combines live streaming of humpback whale song from underwater hydrophones with innovative soundscapes mixed live on Whale One. The experience will begin with a Welcome to Sea Country from Kabi Kabi artist Lyndon Davis where Lyndon’s stories and knowledge will connect with the underwater soundscapes, the sounds of Lyndon playing didgeridoo on the boat will merge with live whale song for a once in a lifetime listening experience.
“Tallo-Billa,” meaning ‘Humpback Whale’ in Kabi Kabi language, is at the heart of this Sunreef Experience. The audience will also receive a unique augmented reality print of Lyndon’s Tallo Billa painting, that will come to life with cymatic visualisations of humpback whale song and Lyndon’s voice. Developed by the Beeyali team, this project uses original visualizing techniques to create distinct audio-visual portraits through underwater soundscapes and activated by hydrophones. The Beeyali project, conceived by Kabi Kabi artist Lyndon Davis, in collaboration with sound artist Dr Leah Barclay and photographer Dr Tricia King from the University of the Sunshine Coast, combines Indigenous knowledge, emerging science, and innovative technology to connect people with the environment.
This experience is more than just a cruise; it’s a call to action, inspiring a deeper understanding of the delicate balance between humans, wildlife, and our changing ecosystems. Through the art of sound and visual storytelling, we hope to foster connections that encourage care for one another and our shared future on this planet. This is a once in a lifetime experience part of the 2024 Sunshine Coast Marine BioBlitz.
Contact us
Call us on +61 7 5444 5656
Email us at info@sunreef.com.au
Directions:
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is one hours drive north of Brisbane or half hours drive south of the Sunshine Coast Airport.
Address:
Shop 11 - 12, The Wharf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557
Shop Hours:
8 am - 5 pm Monday to Saturday
8 am - 4 pm Sunday
Our Crew
The Sunreef crew is a team of experienced and passionate professionals who love to share aquatic activities and the marine environment with others. Sunreef prides itself as one of the biggest employers of full-time dive professionals in Australia.
About Us
Sunreef is a PADI 5-Star Training Centre, offering globally recognized dive courses for all levels of divers - from beginner to professional. Sunreef dives on the most beautiful Sunshine Coast dive sites, from the Ex-HMAS Brisbane, to our Local Reefs, to Flinders Reef. Join Sunreef on one of their amazing International Dive Trips, run annually. Sunreef is Australia's first Swim with Humpback Whales tour operators and ensures safe and responsible practices are conducted while on these experiences. Whale One operates out of Sunreef for Whale Watching on the iconic Whale One vessel. Hire one of our vessels and crew out for your own Private Event. Visit Sunreef at The Wharf, Mooloolaba, where you can get dive equipment serviced, or browse a large range of dive gear for sale in store. Book your adventure today.
Sunreef Scuba Diving Services, based in Mooloolaba is the longest established dive centre on the Sunshine Coast (Queensland, Australia) with roots starting back in 1976.
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