swimmer_spe
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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.
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I would be using minimum a 5mm steamer with a hooded vest at those lower temps... But I'm a cold water wimp
You can go naked then
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.
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..
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?