Quicksilver-Silver Swift Dive company

[waterRN]

My Husband and I are planning at trip to Australia and NZ next year. We will be there from Feb 12, 2009 to Mar 8, 2009 and will be diving in Cairns. I just have some questions:

1) What is the temp during that time?
2) Is the company Quicksilver-Silver Swift a reputable dive company? (Cairns)
3) Will we need wetsuits for our dives? stinger suits?
4) What are the conditions like in the area? (viz, marine life, currents, etc)
5) Is the GBR packed with divers from other diving excursions?
6) Due to flight limitations on baggage, can we rent gear at a reasonable price?

Any information, whatsoever, is greatly appreciated.

Thank You

 

[Andrew Jones]

Lots of Questions Hey??

1. Temperature during Feb/ March will be warm and wet ( Above Water ). Underwater approx 25c/ 75f.

2. Quicksilver are the largest operator on the GBR

3. Wetsuits, gear are available for all dives. I would travel with your own Mask and Snorkel if you can fit them in. Stinger suits for SNORKELLING WILL BE REQUIRED. Rental for the day $7

4. Conditions. 400mm of Rain for the last 2 years in Feb, 800mm of rain for march, so a bit of a lucky dip really.

5. 1.7 million snorkel, divers per year through the International Airport now. 60 Reef Operators visiting the reef.

Cheers Andy

 

[waterRN]

Thank you very much Mr. Jones for the information. I'm really looking forward to spending about 3 1/2 weeks in your beautiful country. Not only are we going to be diving but also taking in some of the culture.

 

[tracy_from_oz]

Quicksilver is a great company. I always dive with them in Cairns and Port Douglas. I have been diving/snorkelling with them since I was 12 years old.

They have great day trips for the family to dedicated scuba diving.

If you go diving with them, when you book just tell them you want to rent gear. The gear is pretty good and well maintained.

 

[tracy_from_oz]

WaterRN

Here are some links of things in Cairns I enjoy.
Check out the night markets and also Pier Area. Rusty's markets.
Kuranda on the sky rail.


Cairns Regional Council Home Page
Cairns Esplanade - Photos, beachfront lagoon, development, accommodation - Esplanade, Cairns Australia
Tropical Queensland
CRCB
https://www2.tourline.com.au/netwizard/bin/dispatch.php?file=info.infocategories&intGroupID=2
Cairns Attractions: Things to see in Cairns and things to do in North Queensland, Australia
Cairns Today - Tourist Information On Cairns -



Dinner @ Rattle and Hum
(07) 40313011 | 67 Esplanade

Dinner @ Barnacle Bills
Barnacle Bills in Cairns Esplanade, Queensland Australia • cairnsdining.com
(07) 40512241 | 65 The Esplanade




Cairns cab company # 4048 8350



Wildlife sanctuary in dome @ casino Cairns Attractions - Cairns Wildlife Dome: Your Zoo in The City Hours of Operation:
Open daily from 7:00am to 6:00pm. Closed Christmas Day (25th December).
Entrance:
Entry to Cairns Rainforest Dome is via lifts located in the foyer of The Reef Hotel Casino.



Royal flying doctors service Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, Queensland Section (RFDS)
1 Junction Street Edge Hill 07 4053 5687


Esplanade markets on weekend the new Esplanade markets get into full swing on the promenade (just by the lagoon) every Saturday between 8am - 4pm. Look for the colourful Cairns Esplanade tents



Quad biking
https://www2.tourline.com.au/netwiz....infodetails&strTourCode=ATVBS&intReturnWC=29


Cairns tours, rainforest, Cairns to Port Douglas tours, Kuranda, Tablelands, Cairns day tours


Zipline tour
https://www2.tourline.com.au/netwiz...odetails&strTourCode=JUNGLESURF&intReturnWC=6


White water rafting
Raging thunder Cairns Tours, Holiday Packages and Accommodation with Raging Thunder
Raging Thunder Pty Ltd. PO Box 1109, Cairns Australia, 4870.
Ph + 61 (07) 40 307 900, Fax + 61 (07) 40 307 911


Go fishing Cairns Fishing Tours - Sport Fishing Cairns, Great Barrier Reef Fishing Cairns, guided sports Cairns fishing tours, light tackle Fishing, rivers Fishing, Fishing lakes, Fishing estuaries, off-shore reef fishing
Afternoon Cairns Estuary Fishing half-day tours depart E finger, Marlin Marina, Cairns at 1.00 pm, return at 5.30 pm.


Aboriginal dinner and dance
http://www.tjapukai.com.au/nightshow.html


Hartleys creek croc farm Crocodile Adventures




Aussie BBQ at Cairns Night Zoo
Cairns Night Zoo, Cairns & the Tropical North Nature & Wildlife | Viator.com

 

[waterRN]

WOW!!! I would just like to say "Thank You" to everyone for all the information given. The more info and research I do, the more excited we get. Again, thank you so very much.

Lisa

 

[tracy_from_oz]

Enjoy Cairns and the reef, there both amazing places.