February Diving in Australia -- north -- Lizard/Cod dive or outer reefs; or Whisunday

[kzemble]

Hi, I'm going to be in Australia sometime in Feb or March. Do you think the vis is much worse because it's rainy season? One travel agent I emailed recommended Spirit of Freedom's 3 day trip to Cod, flying back from Lizard Island. Another agent said those dives were pretty bad and he recommended staying at outer reefs with Kangaroo Explorer. Also, since it's rainy season I was thinking perhaps I'd dive instead in the islands farther south, maybe from a dive shop on Heron, Lady Elliott or Hayman. Any suggestions much appreciated! Also, is it true the turtles are laying eggs on those islands in February/March? Finally, how bad is the rain during rainy season; ie, do you think I'll be able to hike/drive farther north from Cape Tribulation? Thanks much!!!!
kar

 

[DiveTub]

Cyclon season not much fun for diving if you have one come in whilst on the boat.
I would go the South island option at least if the diving is ****ty there are lots of other things to do.

You will be lucky to get past Cape Tribe round that time of year, pretty much all the roads are underwater.

Cheers
Chriso

 

[kzemble]

Thanks for the info!

 

[Andrew Jones]

Talk to Carmen....

True expert on diving in cairns

www.scubadive.com.au