New Zealand Herald travel writer Thomas Bywater joins Kerre McIvor to talk about the upcoming submarine taxi launch in Australia.

Tourism & Events Queensland and the ride-sharing app Uber are launching a submarine taxi on Heron Island on Monday. 

The project - named 'scUber' - will allow visitors to Queensland to order a submarine ride using the popular taxi app.

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's greatest underwater wonders. David Attenborough calls it one of the most extraordinary places on the planet.

Pilot Erika Bergman emerges from her submarine, with passengers Andy Ridley (left) and David Wachenfeld. (Photo / Thomas Bywater)

Visitors to Queensland will be able to order a submarine-taxi via app. (Photo / Supplied)

Susan Anderson (left) of Uber, Andy Ridley (middle) of Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef, and Kate Jones Minister for Tourism Industry Development at Heron Island. (Photo / Thomas Bywater)