Diving in QLD & NSW

[cayal]

Hopefully this trip goes ahead now, my g/f may not get the time off

*edit: probably going to be in October now.

 

[ozzydamo]

My partner and I are planning a little dive trip in QLD and NSW in Septermber. As I am looking at some dive sites I came across this tidbit from one of the sites which says:

"Safety Sausage, Dive Whistle and Divers Knife needs to be carried on all dives in Queensland waters."

It's only necessary on a commercial dive charter, if you dive privately from a private boat or from the shore those rules do not apply! (I have never been checked to have those things in QLD or NSW).

 

[Joti]

October may be getting late for gns at Byron, but they're at south west rocks all year I believe

 

[recd]

Would you say Fish Rock or Byron Bay? Basically the initial idea of this trip was to see the Grey Nurse Sharks and heard Fish Rock has a lot of them at that time of the year (but I also understand that Nine Mile Reef has them as well).

Fish Rock, over Byron, if you are after grey Nurse sharks. I have never not seen sharks there. Plus, the 125 metre long cave is worth the trip alone. Fish Rock Cave - Dive Fish Rock with the South West Rocks Dive Centre Australia

 

[cayal]

Fish Rock, over Byron, if you are after grey Nurse sharks. I have never not seen sharks there. Plus, the 125 metre long cave is worth the trip alone. Fish Rock Cave - Dive Fish Rock with the South West Rocks Dive Centre Australia

That is the exact place we were looking to dive.

Trip has been booked so all I have to do is organise the dive trips with the various companies.

Probably won't get to Byron, might see if there is some good diving in Coffs Harbour though.

 

[just_gettingstarted]

I'm a bit concerned by the news that there are certain items you have to carry (aside from the obvious!) ...where can I find out a definitive list?
thanks!

 

[Maples]

Just check with the operators when you book.

 

[ocdiver1]

+another for Byron Bay and Sundive for great diving at Julian Rocks and awesome place to spend time topside. While you're in QLD don't miss the Yongala south of Townsville..my fav dive in the entire world

 

[cayal]

Byron Bay is a definite and we spoke with Sundive and will probably go with them.
Unfortunately won't be able to get to Townsville.

 

[ferris213]

I'm a bit concerned by the news that there are certain items you have to carry (aside from the obvious!) ...where can I find out a definitive list?
thanks!

QLD law states all divers must carry a whistle, safety sausage or SMB and a cutting device (either knife or shears etc)

That stuff is not required by law in NSW but I think it's still a good idea to have it.