Easter dive trip to North Coast of NSW?

[gypsyinabigtown]

Hello All,

Me and a mate are planning a dive trip to North Coast of NSW over Easter - maybe for a 5-day, maybe for an extended 10-day trip.
I've a few questions to plan the trip:

* We're planning to hit Seals Rock (from Forster) and South West Rocks. Any other places worth mention - did any of you try Solitary Islands off Coffs Harbour, is it really worth a try? Any other must-see diving places in the vicinity, between Forster and Coffs Harbour?

* We're expecting water temparature of at least 24C at late April. Are we foolishly optimistic?

* In Forster I've looked at Dive Forster at Fisherman's Wharf. Did any of you try? We're also planning to stay at their Blue Water Divers' Lodge - any opinion on that?

* In South West Rocks I've looked at both South West Rocks Dive Centre and Fish Rock Dive. They both seem allright, and they both have accommodation. Do you think any of them have a superior boat/crew/operation? I've read mostly positive reviews so far about their accommodation, anybody advise against them?


Thanks in advance to all fellow divers for responding
gypsyinabigtown from Sydney

 

[Air One]

Hi.
About the water temp : we had 12° at Forster in early february...
Wich is quite uncommon I guess.

Click the link below, It also talks about the diving conditions we had near Forster.