Diving Australia

Grahjam · 14th February 2008, 23:41

Hi all

afeter a bit of advice from our australian brothers. Might have a chance to come out and join you fellas for a few years and am wondering where the best place to move to in australia is from a diving point of view, primarily no critters that will eat you etc, good wreck diving and cc friendly

so wheres best to go to, or am I already there in the UK

cheers

Grahjam

SteveL · 15th February 2008, 01:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by Grahjam)

Hi all

afeter a bit of advice from our australian brothers. Might have a chance to come out and join you fellas for a few years and am wondering where the best place to move to in australia is from a diving point of view, primarily no critters that will eat you etc, good wreck diving and cc friendly

so wheres best to go to, or am I already there in the UK

cheers

Grahjam

I think Australia has the highest number of deadly snakes in the world, prolific great white sharks in the south and a shed load of spiders that can kill by looking at you from 20 feet that live in dive gear, theres invisible jelly fish that can kill in the north and blue ringed octopi in the middle that cause total body paralysis - and heaps of other things

Wrecks - scattered mostly down the east coast - some in the west

Brisbane is hot and shitty, Melbourne is well Melbourne - So your best bet is Sydney - a few good Rebreather friendly shops here too.

S

chunter · 15th February 2008, 04:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by SteveL)

I think Australia has the highest number of deadly snakes in the world, prolific great white sharks in the south and a shed load of spiders that can kill by looking at you from 20 feet that live in dive gear, theres invisible jelly fish that can kill in the north and blue ringed octopi in the middle that cause total body paralysis - and heaps of other things

Wrecks - scattered mostly down the east coast - some in the west

Brisbane is hot and shitty, Melbourne is well Melbourne - So your best bet is Sydney - a few good Rebreather friendly shops here too.

S

Wow...what an uplifting recommendation! I'm glad I'm heading over there for my honeymoon!

Lancer4545 · 15th February 2008, 05:34

Cripes!!!! Just as well I don't live anywhere near that place!!!!

We have some great diving up here in the North of Queensland. There are some great dive locations......Lots of man eating sharks, deadly jellyfish, blue ringed octupus, stone fish, sea snakes...did I miss anything??

Let me know when you'd like to come and join in the fun.

Lance

streamway_explorer · 15th February 2008, 06:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by chunter)

Wow...what an uplifting recommendation! I'm glad I'm heading over there for my honeymoon!

Gday Charlie, Steve

just wants to keep all the diving for himseft,since we having trouble getting a dive in with the bad weather we had for past 8 weeks,So he gots plans for South China sea

.We had a large amount of rain breaking the 7 years drought we being going through. But come March as a rule the weather comes good.

streamway_explorer · 15th February 2008, 06:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by Grahjam)

Hi all

afeter a bit of advice from our australian brothers. Might have a chance to come out and join you fellas for a few years and am wondering where the best place to move to in australia is from a diving point of view, primarily no critters that will eat you etc, good wreck diving and cc friendly

so wheres best to go to, or am I already there in the UK

cheers

Grahjam

Grahjam,
As Steve said Sydney is the best place to set base camp its in the middle. For friendly Rebreather diving and if you feel the need to see Qld or Melbourne in your holidays it 10 hr drive or 1hr by plane.

The flies will drive you nuts in the summer before you come across a poison insect or snake. which is why we go diving to get away from the flies

Scuttle · 15th February 2008, 07:19

Lancer you forgot the dengue fever from the swarms of mossies that can lift & carry the crocks away ----not to mention leprosy.
Steve your Right , Melbourne is Melbourne, try to avoid the rat race like the plague--MMm bit less the Sydney though.

Instead come to "Sleepy Hollow" Gee-long or better still --Torquay on the coast & Go diving most weekends. Multiple wrecks in most depths.
Michael, any truth in the story Noah's Ark re-construction is underway

Dutchy · 15th February 2008, 09:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by SteveL)

I think Australia has the highest number of deadly snakes in the world, prolific great white sharks in the south and a shed load of spiders that can kill by looking at you from 20 feet that live in dive gear, theres invisible jelly fish that can kill in the north and blue ringed octopi in the middle that cause total body paralysis - and heaps of other things

Wrecks - scattered mostly down the east coast - some in the west

Brisbane is hot and shitty, Melbourne is well Melbourne - So your best bet is Sydney - a few good Rebreather friendly shops here too.

S

Oh come on it's not all bad. You forgot to mention that Australias Scorpions are harmless when compared to the ones found in the Sahara and Middle East.

When diving Australias west coast I had an encounter with the small boxed yellyfish. I think I now know what real pain is....

Gilles · 15th February 2008, 09:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by SteveL)

I think Australia has the highest number of deadly snakes in the world, prolific great white sharks in the south and a shed load of spiders that can kill by looking at you from 20 feet that live in dive gear, theres invisible jelly fish that can kill in the north and blue ringed octopi in the middle that cause total body paralysis - and heaps of other things

...
S

Quote: (Originally Posted by Lancer4545)

Lots of man eating sharks, deadly jellyfish, blue ringed octupus, stone fish, sea snakes...

Quote: (Originally Posted by streamway_explorer)

The flies will drive you nuts in the summer before you come across a poison insect or snake. which is why we go diving to get away from the flies

Being a former resident of WA, had a close encounter with a white tip spider... in my bed

....too close to my ....

species considered culprit for causing arachnoid necrosis, a reeeeally bad skin condition, often requiring amputation of body parts

.

Fortuneately, all of mine are still intact.

streamway_explorer · 15th February 2008, 21:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by Scuttle)

Michael, any truth in the story Noah's Ark re-construction is underway

Thats why they putting a big trench in Port Phillip Bay isnt it. shame its going to kill off some of the diving sites in the Bay.

14th February 2008, 23:41	#1 (permalink)
Grahjam New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Warrington (a delightful Cheshire Hamlet) - UK Posts: 29	Diving Australia Hi all afeter a bit of advice from our australian brothers. Might have a chance to come out and join you fellas for a few years and am wondering where the best place to move to in australia is from a diving point of view, primarily no critters that will eat you etc, good wreck diving and cc friendly so wheres best to go to, or am I already there in the UK cheers Grahjam
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15th February 2008, 01:36	#2 (permalink)
SteveL Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 221	Re: Diving Australia Quote: (Originally Posted by Grahjam) Hi all afeter a bit of advice from our australian brothers. Might have a chance to come out and join you fellas for a few years and am wondering where the best place to move to in australia is from a diving point of view, primarily no critters that will eat you etc, good wreck diving and cc friendly so wheres best to go to, or am I already there in the UK cheers Grahjam I think Australia has the highest number of deadly snakes in the world, prolific great white sharks in the south and a shed load of spiders that can kill by looking at you from 20 feet that live in dive gear, theres invisible jelly fish that can kill in the north and blue ringed octopi in the middle that cause total body paralysis - and heaps of other things Wrecks - scattered mostly down the east coast - some in the west Brisbane is hot and shitty, Melbourne is well Melbourne - So your best bet is Sydney - a few good Rebreather friendly shops here too. S
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15th February 2008, 04:13	#3 (permalink)
chunter I like diving Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Honolulu Posts: 455	Re: Diving Australia Quote: (Originally Posted by SteveL) I think Australia has the highest number of deadly snakes in the world, prolific great white sharks in the south and a shed load of spiders that can kill by looking at you from 20 feet that live in dive gear, theres invisible jelly fish that can kill in the north and blue ringed octopi in the middle that cause total body paralysis - and heaps of other things Wrecks - scattered mostly down the east coast - some in the west Brisbane is hot and shitty, Melbourne is well Melbourne - So your best bet is Sydney - a few good Rebreather friendly shops here too. S Wow...what an uplifting recommendation! I'm glad I'm heading over there for my honeymoon! __________________ "Foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." - Emerson "Hobgoblin is a cool word." - Charlie
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15th February 2008, 05:34	#4 (permalink)
Lancer4545 Closed Circuit Divers Aus Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 543	Re: Diving Australia Cripes!!!! Just as well I don't live anywhere near that place!!!! We have some great diving up here in the North of Queensland. There are some great dive locations......Lots of man eating sharks, deadly jellyfish, blue ringed octupus, stone fish, sea snakes...did I miss anything?? Let me know when you'd like to come and join in the fun. Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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15th February 2008, 06:44	#5 (permalink)
streamway_explorer New Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 41	Re: Diving Australia Quote: (Originally Posted by chunter) Wow...what an uplifting recommendation! I'm glad I'm heading over there for my honeymoon! Gday Charlie, Steve just wants to keep all the diving for himseft,since we having trouble getting a dive in with the bad weather we had for past 8 weeks,So he gots plans for South China sea .We had a large amount of rain breaking the 7 years drought we being going through. But come March as a rule the weather comes good. __________________ Michael Collins www.trimixdivers.com
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15th February 2008, 06:57	#6 (permalink)
streamway_explorer New Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 41	Re: Diving Australia Quote: (Originally Posted by Grahjam) Hi all afeter a bit of advice from our australian brothers. Might have a chance to come out and join you fellas for a few years and am wondering where the best place to move to in australia is from a diving point of view, primarily no critters that will eat you etc, good wreck diving and cc friendly so wheres best to go to, or am I already there in the UK cheers Grahjam Grahjam, As Steve said Sydney is the best place to set base camp its in the middle. For friendly Rebreather diving and if you feel the need to see Qld or Melbourne in your holidays it 10 hr drive or 1hr by plane. The flies will drive you nuts in the summer before you come across a poison insect or snake. which is why we go diving to get away from the flies __________________ Michael Collins www.trimixdivers.com
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15th February 2008, 07:19	#7 (permalink)
Scuttle 1 Grumpy ole skipper Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jan Juc, Vic, Australia Posts: 239	Re: Diving Australia Lancer you forgot the dengue fever from the swarms of mossies that can lift & carry the crocks away ----not to mention leprosy. Steve your Right , Melbourne is Melbourne, try to avoid the rat race like the plague--MMm bit less the Sydney though. Instead come to "Sleepy Hollow" Gee-long or better still --Torquay on the coast & Go diving most weekends. Multiple wrecks in most depths. Michael, any truth in the story Noah's Ark re-construction is underway __________________ sold CK182 now its CK243
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15th February 2008, 09:29	#8 (permalink)
Dutchy SK#007 Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nieuwegein (The Netherlands) Posts: 695	Re: Diving Australia Quote: (Originally Posted by SteveL) I think Australia has the highest number of deadly snakes in the world, prolific great white sharks in the south and a shed load of spiders that can kill by looking at you from 20 feet that live in dive gear, theres invisible jelly fish that can kill in the north and blue ringed octopi in the middle that cause total body paralysis - and heaps of other things Wrecks - scattered mostly down the east coast - some in the west Brisbane is hot and shitty, Melbourne is well Melbourne - So your best bet is Sydney - a few good Rebreather friendly shops here too. S Oh come on it's not all bad. You forgot to mention that Australias Scorpions are harmless when compared to the ones found in the Sahara and Middle East. When diving Australias west coast I had an encounter with the small boxed yellyfish. I think I now know what real pain is.... __________________ = This post is environmentally friendly. It is composed of 100% recycled electrons only. = SK #007 Last edited by Dutchy : 15th February 2008 at 09:32.
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15th February 2008, 09:35	#9 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 761	Re: Diving Australia Quote: (Originally Posted by SteveL) I think Australia has the highest number of deadly snakes in the world, prolific great white sharks in the south and a shed load of spiders that can kill by looking at you from 20 feet that live in dive gear, theres invisible jelly fish that can kill in the north and blue ringed octopi in the middle that cause total body paralysis - and heaps of other things ... S Quote: (Originally Posted by Lancer4545) Lots of man eating sharks, deadly jellyfish, blue ringed octupus, stone fish, sea snakes... Quote: (Originally Posted by streamway_explorer) The flies will drive you nuts in the summer before you come across a poison insect or snake. which is why we go diving to get away from the flies Being a former resident of WA, had a close encounter with a white tip spider... in my bed....too close to my .... species considered culprit for causing arachnoid necrosis, a reeeeally bad skin condition, often requiring amputation of body parts. Fortuneately, all of mine are still intact. __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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15th February 2008, 21:38	#10 (permalink)
streamway_explorer New Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 41	Re: Diving Australia Quote: (Originally Posted by Scuttle) Michael, any truth in the story Noah's Ark re-construction is underway Thats why they putting a big trench in Port Phillip Bay isnt it. shame its going to kill off some of the diving sites in the Bay. __________________ Michael Collins www.trimixdivers.com
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