Yongala vs. Lady Bowen

[Suzana2]

Hi we'll be staying in Mission Beach in the next couple of weeks and have always been keen on diving the yongala - but now reading a bit more about the area I've heard about the Lady Bowen dive - just wondering if anyone have dived both of them, or heard from someone who have, how this dive rates compared to the more famous yongala? Is it worth the extra trip down to Ayr to the Yongala could we just as well make it convenient for ourselves (traveling with kids) and do all the diving from Mission Beach! We like wrecks because of the marine life more then from a wreck enthusiast point of view, so I guess what I'm wondering is if marine life is as good at the Lady Bowen?

Thanks

 

[MA]

Hi, since you haven't had any responses ill just add this: the yongala is considered one of (if not the) best dives in Australia. And it is magnificent, the life is just crazy.

Ive dived quite a lot in Australia and have not heard of the lady Bowen. So as a guess only I would assume that it does not compare. But no I haven't dived it, so hopefully someone who has can advise further!

 

[Wobbegong wannabe]

I haven't dived the Lady Bowen, but the Yongala is a great dive with fabulous marine life. IMO it's well worth the trip to Ayr.