If you aren't diving in Sydney you may be further ahead to buy in Cairns. Prices in Sydney are pretty crazy... perhaps you should ask the Queenslanders what kinds of prices to expect there. You may save yourself a bit by a bit of price checking.
While you are in Sydney I'd suggest you get in touch with Snorkel Safari or Frogdive Guildford and see about arranging a dive. Snorkle Safari is close to Bare Island one of the top local shore dive sites. I know the Red Indian fish are being sighted there lately. Unfortunately I am recovering from ankle/foot surgery and not able to manage diving there at the moment. It is a great site with lots to see so if youcheck in with Mark he may be able to provide you with rental gear and a hired guide or introduce you to someone looking for a buddy.
Sydney diving is one of Australia's unsung hightlights of diving.
click on image to view .. I just "grabbed" a few shots taken at Bare Island....
my favourite Pygmy Pipehorse a Velvetfish and a Red Indian fish... there are heaps more different critters
While you are in Sydney I'd suggest you get in touch with Snorkel Safari or Frogdive Guildford and see about arranging a dive. Snorkle Safari is close to Bare Island one of the top local shore dive sites. I know the Red Indian fish are being sighted there lately. Unfortunately I am recovering from ankle/foot surgery and not able to manage diving there at the moment. It is a great site with lots to see so if youcheck in with Mark he may be able to provide you with rental gear and a hired guide or introduce you to someone looking for a buddy.
Sydney diving is one of Australia's unsung hightlights of diving.
click on image to view .. I just "grabbed" a few shots taken at Bare Island....
my favourite Pygmy Pipehorse a Velvetfish and a Red Indian fish... there are heaps more different critters