Diving near Brisbane

[swimmer_spe]

I would be using minimum a 5mm steamer with a hooded vest at those lower temps... But I'm a cold water wimp

My OW check dives were done in -1C water in a 7mm farmer john.

I now dive dry.

 

[Tortuga68]

You can go naked then

 

[swimmer_spe]

You can go naked then

I dove in 88F/31C water with a 3mm full and roasted the whole time.

Nekked worries me. Aren't there any fishes that may want to go after a water snake? LOL

 

[bergersau]

Box jellyfish aka Stingers depending on time of year. Lycra bodysuit recommended if too warm for a wetsuit.

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[Maples]

You can see the boxies, it's those stinkin irukanji you've gotta worry about! Well that's if the saltwater platypus doesn't get you first..

 

[clownfishsydney]

From Brisbane to Cairns is 1,700 km (say 1100 miles) by road, the same distance as Vancouver to Regina, Sasketchewan. It will take two long days of driving.

At Byron Bay I would recommend Sundive, far better than the opposition. As mentioned, it is about two hours from Brisbane to Byron. You will need a 5 mm suit, but you can hire one.

Really great diving.

 

[swimmer_spe]

From Brisbane to Cairns is 1,700 km (say 1100 miles) by road, the same distance as Vancouver to Regina, Sasketchewan. It will take two long days of driving.

At Byron Bay I would recommend Sundive, far better than the opposition. As mentioned, it is about two hours from Brisbane to Byron. You will need a 5 mm suit, but you can hire one.

Really great diving.

I have done that kind of driving. It just isn't that fun.

I know Cairns is the place to go for the GBR, but, how far south does it stretch? How far is that from Brisbane?

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You can see the boxies, it's those stinkin irukanji you've gotta worry about! Well that's if the saltwater platypus doesn't get you first..

Why is it that the most beautiful places have some of the most dangerous things?

 

[ocdiver1]

x2 for sundive..really enjoyed diving with them. dont think you have to worry about box jellyfish and irukanjis as far south as Byron..still got to watch out for the saltwater platypus though

 

[swimmer_spe]

x2 for sundive..really enjoyed diving with them. dont think you have to worry about box jellyfish and irukanjis as far south as Byron..still got to watch out for the saltwater platypus though

If I somehow make it to the GBR, would I need to worry about any jellies?

How dangerous is the platypus?

 

[diver_dj]

If I somehow make it to the GBR, would I need to worry about any jellies?

How dangerous is the platypus?

For the jellies on the GBR, it depends on the time of year. If it's going to be an issue, most dive ops will offer you a full suit or lycra skin to wear.

The biggest issue with the saltwater platypus is that it sneaks up on you really quickly. Not a big deal, but makes it a little harder to avoid a quick nip.