Travel to Australia

cramerdn · 27th March 2008, 20:47

So it looks like I may have to spend a couple of years in Austrailia. What should I stock up on from the US before I move there? The plan is to dive my Evolution and maybe some trimix OC stuff as well. I'm guessing from threads here my DOT tanks may be unusable there (unless I fill them myself somehow). Any other regulatory issues I need to be ready for?

Rickoz · 27th March 2008, 20:53

Hi
What part of the island U going too.
Rickoz

***sadave*** · 27th March 2008, 21:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by cramerdn)

So it looks like I may have to spend a couple of years in Austrailia.

You make it sound like its a bad thing...

Couple of things, as Rick mentioned, its a big place, so where abouts you headed...

secondly, at least learn to spell the name right...

(and get used to our shit-stirring!)

divelermentov · 27th March 2008, 21:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by sadave)

You make it sound like its a bad thing...

Couple of things, as Rick mentioned, its a big place, so where abouts you headed...

secondly, at least learn to spell the name right...

(and get used to our shit-stirring!)

Well dave of course he makes it sound like a bad thing, obviously he prefers the North or even south island over the west island

cramerdn · 27th March 2008, 21:18

Looks like the Queensland, Townsville part of Australia.

Rickoz · 27th March 2008, 21:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by cramerdn)

Looks like the Queensland, Townsville part of Australia.

Nice, You will have a number of Active Rebreather users to play with in that region (about 8).
maybe you want to contact some of the locals, you find some northQLDers here.
Dive-Oz Discussion Forums - Rebreather Divers in SEQ

Better than Brisbane.
Rickoz

osiris · 27th March 2008, 21:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by cramerdn)

So it looks like I may have to spend a couple of years in Austrailia. What should I stock up on from the US before I move there? The plan is to dive my Evolution and maybe some trimix OC stuff as well. I'm guessing from threads here my DOT tanks may be unusable there (unless I fill them myself somehow). Any other regulatory issues I need to be ready for?

I've been to Oz a few times and they are quite civilised now. Thet have flush toilets, balck and white TV, and politicians. You might want to take a large stock of toilet paper 'cos they will take the SH out of you a bit. Some translations - Bear = Beer (which is absolute crap, but don't tell them I said os), "pissed" = drunk, "pissed off" = slighty annoyed, "shiela" = not his wife's name.

You miht want to consider acclimatising in our South Island first, very similar there, lots of sheep and .........

cramerdn · 27th March 2008, 21:41

All very useful bits of info. I already ordered the Rosetta Stone disks for Austalian.

No guidance on things to bring for diving; because they are not available or really expensive there?

***sadave*** · 27th March 2008, 21:58

Feel free to ignore the Kiwi's. We do...

As for what to bring, don't bother with your drysuit.

Townsville has some magic diving, one of the country's best wrecks (for fishlife only, VERY protected, not allowed to penetrate) in the SS Yongala. (google it, there's heaps of info), and some decent reefs too.

If your familiar with the old NWDesigns rebreather list, you would have heard of "Tubby" who has just popped up again, he's been diving modified dolphins up there for years, and is just starting to get back into it.

Water temps up there will range from 24 to 28deg C (no idea what that is in those wierd numbers you use!!!), 3mm wetty or less will do you fine year round.

As for what else to bring, as you've already worked out, don't bother with cylinders, bring everything else. Price of dive gear over here is prohibitive, we tend to buy most of our stuff from the states anyway.

Anything else specifically you were after? Feel free to keep the questions coming, I'm bored at work today.

divelermentov · 27th March 2008, 22:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by sadave)

Feel free to ignore the Kiwi's. We do...

As for what to bring, don't bother with your drysuit.

Townsville has some magic diving, one of the country's best wrecks (for fishlife only, VERY protected, not allowed to penetrate) in the SS Yongala. (google it, there's heaps of info), and some decent reefs too.

If your familiar with the old NWDesigns rebreather list, you would have heard of "Tubby" who has just popped up again, he's been diving modified dolphins up there for years, and is just starting to get back into it.

Water temps up there will range from 24 to 28deg C (no idea what that is in those wierd numbers you use!!!), 3mm wetty or less will do you fine year round.

As for what else to bring, as you've already worked out, don't bother with cylinders, bring everything else. Price of dive gear over here is prohibitive, we tend to buy most of our stuff from the states anyway.

Anything else specifically you were after? Feel free to keep the questions coming, I'm bored at work today.

oh come on, you guys are just jealous of our perfect diving over here ( 12 degrees and 10 mtr viz - beat that

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27th March 2008, 20:47	#1 (permalink)
cramerdn Obey my dog! Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Townsville QLD Posts: 523	Travel to Australia So it looks like I may have to spend a couple of years in Austrailia. What should I stock up on from the US before I move there? The plan is to dive my Evolution and maybe some trimix OC stuff as well. I'm guessing from threads here my DOT tanks may be unusable there (unless I fill them myself somehow). Any other regulatory issues I need to be ready for? __________________ "Its better to live one day as a tiger than an entire life as a worm." "But who's ever heard of a worm skin rug?"
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27th March 2008, 20:53	#2 (permalink)
Rickoz KISS Rebreather Pilot 109 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 145	Re: Travel to Austrailia Hi What part of the island U going too. Rickoz __________________ KISS Rebreather Pilot 109
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27th March 2008, 21:00	#3 (permalink)
*sadave* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 1,020	Re: Travel to Austrailia Quote: (Originally Posted by cramerdn) So it looks like I may have to spend a couple of years in Austrailia. You make it sound like its a bad thing... Couple of things, as Rick mentioned, its a big place, so where abouts you headed... secondly, at least learn to spell the name right... (and get used to our shit-stirring!) __________________ Wave!
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27th March 2008, 21:12	#4 (permalink)
divelermentov Nutty dentist - uwdriller Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: Auckland Posts: 616	Re: Travel to Austrailia Quote: (Originally Posted by sadave) You make it sound like its a bad thing... Couple of things, as Rick mentioned, its a big place, so where abouts you headed... secondly, at least learn to spell the name right... (and get used to our shit-stirring!) Well dave of course he makes it sound like a bad thing, obviously he prefers the North or even south island over the west island __________________ May The Sorb Be With You
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27th March 2008, 21:18	#5 (permalink)
cramerdn Obey my dog! Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Townsville QLD Posts: 523	Re: Travel to Austrailia Looks like the Queensland, Townsville part of Australia. __________________ "Its better to live one day as a tiger than an entire life as a worm." "But who's ever heard of a worm skin rug?"
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27th March 2008, 21:28	#6 (permalink)
Rickoz KISS Rebreather Pilot 109 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 145	Re: Travel to Austrailia Quote: (Originally Posted by cramerdn) Looks like the Queensland, Townsville part of Australia. Nice, You will have a number of Active Rebreather users to play with in that region (about 8). maybe you want to contact some of the locals, you find some northQLDers here. Dive-Oz Discussion Forums - Rebreather Divers in SEQ Better than Brisbane. Rickoz __________________ KISS Rebreather Pilot 109 Last edited by Rickoz : 27th March 2008 at 21:33. Reason: Add some info
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27th March 2008, 21:31	#7 (permalink)
osiris Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Auckland Posts: 279	Re: Travel to Austrailia Quote: (Originally Posted by cramerdn) So it looks like I may have to spend a couple of years in Austrailia. What should I stock up on from the US before I move there? The plan is to dive my Evolution and maybe some trimix OC stuff as well. I'm guessing from threads here my DOT tanks may be unusable there (unless I fill them myself somehow). Any other regulatory issues I need to be ready for? I've been to Oz a few times and they are quite civilised now. Thet have flush toilets, balck and white TV, and politicians. You might want to take a large stock of toilet paper 'cos they will take the SH out of you a bit. Some translations - Bear = Beer (which is absolute crap, but don't tell them I said os), "pissed" = drunk, "pissed off" = slighty annoyed, "shiela" = not his wife's name. You miht want to consider acclimatising in our South Island first, very similar there, lots of sheep and .........
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27th March 2008, 21:41	#8 (permalink)
cramerdn Obey my dog! Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Townsville QLD Posts: 523	Re: Travel to Austrailia All very useful bits of info. I already ordered the Rosetta Stone disks for Austalian. No guidance on things to bring for diving; because they are not available or really expensive there? __________________ "Its better to live one day as a tiger than an entire life as a worm." "But who's ever heard of a worm skin rug?"
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27th March 2008, 21:58	#9 (permalink)
*sadave* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 1,020	Re: Travel to Austrailia Feel free to ignore the Kiwi's. We do... As for what to bring, don't bother with your drysuit. Townsville has some magic diving, one of the country's best wrecks (for fishlife only, VERY protected, not allowed to penetrate) in the SS Yongala. (google it, there's heaps of info), and some decent reefs too. If your familiar with the old NWDesigns rebreather list, you would have heard of "Tubby" who has just popped up again, he's been diving modified dolphins up there for years, and is just starting to get back into it. Water temps up there will range from 24 to 28deg C (no idea what that is in those wierd numbers you use!!!), 3mm wetty or less will do you fine year round. As for what else to bring, as you've already worked out, don't bother with cylinders, bring everything else. Price of dive gear over here is prohibitive, we tend to buy most of our stuff from the states anyway. Anything else specifically you were after? Feel free to keep the questions coming, I'm bored at work today. __________________ Wave!
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27th March 2008, 22:28	#10 (permalink)
divelermentov Nutty dentist - uwdriller Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: Auckland Posts: 616	Re: Travel to Austrailia Quote: (Originally Posted by sadave) Feel free to ignore the Kiwi's. We do... As for what to bring, don't bother with your drysuit. Townsville has some magic diving, one of the country's best wrecks (for fishlife only, VERY protected, not allowed to penetrate) in the SS Yongala. (google it, there's heaps of info), and some decent reefs too. If your familiar with the old NWDesigns rebreather list, you would have heard of "Tubby" who has just popped up again, he's been diving modified dolphins up there for years, and is just starting to get back into it. Water temps up there will range from 24 to 28deg C (no idea what that is in those wierd numbers you use!!!), 3mm wetty or less will do you fine year round. As for what else to bring, as you've already worked out, don't bother with cylinders, bring everything else. Price of dive gear over here is prohibitive, we tend to buy most of our stuff from the states anyway. Anything else specifically you were after? Feel free to keep the questions coming, I'm bored at work today. oh come on, you guys are just jealous of our perfect diving over here ( 12 degrees and 10 mtr viz - beat that ) __________________ May The Sorb Be With You
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