Ningaloo Reef

"Jason" <jason.news.nospam@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
newsan.2006.04.21.23.07.16.672956@ntlworld.com.. .
> On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:17:00 +0200, sportsfan wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the replies and the web sites which are very informative,
>> would
>> it be better to hire a car and drive up to Exmouth (is there any good
>> dive
>> spots on the way) or is it better to fly up from Perth?
>
> I'd fly. It's a a lot of sand and not a lot else really. There is some
> diving out of Carnavon, but it's apparently not as good as further north
> from what some locals said.
>
> Monkey Mia might be worth a look. It's got huge potential but last time I
> was there, there were no dive shops, though I think that's changed
> relatively recently. But if there's no diving going on there, I'd give it
> a miss. Very overhyped and very average TBH.
>
> Jasin

Hi Jason
Thanks for the info, I spent an hour reading your trip reports on your
web pages which we very informative. I will probably fly to
Exmouth and book my diving prior to arrival. I will definitely
do a livaboard somewhere on the Barrier reef. I was interested
in reading your reports on the Maldives as my last trip there was
over 12 years ago. I also enjoyed my week on Kuredu.
If you ever see Ian Smith give him my regards as I spent a
week diving with him at Sodwana about five years ago.
Richard
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Jason wrote:
> On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:17:00 +0200, sportsfan wrote:
>
>
>>Thanks for the replies and the web sites which are very informative, would
>>it be better to hire a car and drive up to Exmouth (is there any good dive
>>spots on the way) or is it better to fly up from Perth?
>
>
> I'd fly. It's a a lot of sand and not a lot else really. There is some
> diving out of Carnavon, but it's apparently not as good as further north
> from what some locals said.
>
> Monkey Mia might be worth a look. It's got huge potential but last time I
> was there, there were no dive shops, though I think that's changed
> relatively recently. But if there's no diving going on there, I'd give it
> a miss. Very overhyped and very average TBH.
>
> Jasin
>
Wrong on most counts. Dont worry about Monkey Mia, CALM has wrecked that
place apn!

There is some good diving on the Ablrohlos-Houtman Islands, see the
Batavia Coast Dive in Geraldton. I dont know much about Kalbarri for
diving but Some GREAT secnerary around the Gorges and Natioanl Park. And
WAY WAY before you even get close to Exmouth there is Coral Bay....guess
why it is so named. Most people I know ( bar me sob sob ) go on a
yearly pilgramige to CB. All speak hightly of it. Be careful with the
operators in Exmouth however. Them tend to be a tad expensive for whale
shark dives. but there is some great snorkling to be had down the coast
past exmouth. You go into exmouth out past the Navy base around the top
and down.

The Navy Pier at Exmouth is supposed to be a good jetty dive, lots of
Hammer heads. There is also a number of wrecks that are "Supposed"to be
shore dives, but check with Exmouth Dive Academy on that first.

Anyway I would say dont hire a car, hire a campervan because its takes a
good 2-3 days if you do the tourist thing to get there.

Michael MB

Jason wrote:
> On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:17:00 +0200, sportsfan wrote:
>
>
>>Thanks for the replies and the web sites which are very informative, would
>>it be better to hire a car and drive up to Exmouth (is there any good dive
>>spots on the way) or is it better to fly up from Perth?
>
>
> I'd fly. It's a a lot of sand and not a lot else really. There is some
> diving out of Carnavon, but it's apparently not as good as further north
> from what some locals said.
>
> Monkey Mia might be worth a look. It's got huge potential but last time I
> was there, there were no dive shops, though I think that's changed
> relatively recently. But if there's no diving going on there, I'd give it
> a miss. Very overhyped and very average TBH.
>
> Jasin
>
Wrong on most counts. Dont worry about Monkey Mia, CALM has wrecked that
place apn!

There is some good diving on the Ablrohlos-Houtman Islands, see the
Batavia Coast Dive in Geraldton. I dont know much about Kalbarri for
diving but Some GREAT secnerary around the Gorges and Natioanl Park. And
WAY WAY before you even get close to Exmouth there is Coral Bay....guess
why it is so named. Most people I know ( bar me sob sob ) go on a
yearly pilgramige to CB. All speak hightly of it. Be careful with the
operators in Exmouth however. Them tend to be a tad expensive for whale
shark dives. but there is some great snorkling to be had down the coast
past exmouth. You go into exmouth out past the Navy base around the top
and down.

The Navy Pier at Exmouth is supposed to be a good jetty dive, lots of
Hammer heads. There is also a number of wrecks that are "Supposed"to be
shore dives, but check with Exmouth Dive Academy on that first.

Anyway I would say dont hire a car, hire a campervan because its takes a
good 2-3 days if you do the tourist thing to get there.

Michael MB

Jason wrote:
> On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:17:00 +0200, sportsfan wrote:
>
>
>>Thanks for the replies and the web sites which are very informative, would
>>it be better to hire a car and drive up to Exmouth (is there any good dive
>>spots on the way) or is it better to fly up from Perth?
>
>
> I'd fly. It's a a lot of sand and not a lot else really. There is some
> diving out of Carnavon, but it's apparently not as good as further north
> from what some locals said.
>
> Monkey Mia might be worth a look. It's got huge potential but last time I
> was there, there were no dive shops, though I think that's changed
> relatively recently. But if there's no diving going on there, I'd give it
> a miss. Very overhyped and very average TBH.
>
> Jasin
>
Wrong on most counts. Dont worry about Monkey Mia, CALM has wrecked that
place apn!

There is some good diving on the Ablrohlos-Houtman Islands, see the
Batavia Coast Dive in Geraldton. I dont know much about Kalbarri for
diving but Some GREAT secnerary around the Gorges and Natioanl Park. And
WAY WAY before you even get close to Exmouth there is Coral Bay....guess
why it is so named. Most people I know ( bar me sob sob ) go on a
yearly pilgramige to CB. All speak hightly of it. Be careful with the
operators in Exmouth however. Them tend to be a tad expensive for whale
shark dives. but there is some great snorkling to be had down the coast
past exmouth. You go into exmouth out past the Navy base around the top
and down.

The Navy Pier at Exmouth is supposed to be a good jetty dive, lots of
Hammer heads. There is also a number of wrecks that are "Supposed"to be
shore dives, but check with Exmouth Dive Academy on that first.

Anyway I would say dont hire a car, hire a campervan because its takes a
good 2-3 days if you do the tourist thing to get there.

Michael MB

check out www.digitaldiver.net
go to forum then check for any post from alcina or Grudge
Kirstin aka Alcina and Grudge are based at Exmouth they can answer any
questions you may have
cheers
Ter
Kirstin's website is http://www.oceansbyanderson.com/

"Robert Atkins" <ratkins_usenet@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
news:443ca862$0$10146$61c65585@un-2park-reader-01.sydney.pipenetworks.com.au...
> On 2006-04-10, sportsfan <bignose@telkomsa.net> wrote:
>> especially Ningaloo Reef can any one give me some info on dive
>
> Any of you WA locals out there, was Ningaloo affected by the recent
> cyclones? What would it be like to dive there some time in the next
> month? What's the water temperature like this time of year?
>
> Cheers, Robert.

check out www.digitaldiver.net
go to forum then check for any post from alcina or Grudge
Kirstin aka Alcina and Grudge are based at Exmouth they can answer any
questions you may have
cheers
Ter
Kirstin's website is http://www.oceansbyanderson.com/

"Robert Atkins" <ratkins_usenet@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
news:443ca862$0$10146$61c65585@un-2park-reader-01.sydney.pipenetworks.com.au...
> On 2006-04-10, sportsfan <bignose@telkomsa.net> wrote:
>> especially Ningaloo Reef can any one give me some info on dive
>
> Any of you WA locals out there, was Ningaloo affected by the recent
> cyclones? What would it be like to dive there some time in the next
> month? What's the water temperature like this time of year?
>
> Cheers, Robert.

check out www.digitaldiver.net
go to forum then check for any post from alcina or Grudge
Kirstin aka Alcina and Grudge are based at Exmouth they can answer any
questions you may have
cheers
Ter
Kirstin's website is http://www.oceansbyanderson.com/

"Robert Atkins" <ratkins_usenet@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
news:443ca862$0$10146$61c65585@un-2park-reader-01.sydney.pipenetworks.com.au...
> On 2006-04-10, sportsfan <bignose@telkomsa.net> wrote:
>> especially Ningaloo Reef can any one give me some info on dive
>
> Any of you WA locals out there, was Ningaloo affected by the recent
> cyclones? What would it be like to dive there some time in the next
> month? What's the water temperature like this time of year?
>
> Cheers, Robert.

Hi I will be coming out to Australia next March / April (2207)
for my daughters wedding. I would like to do some diving
especially Ningaloo Reef can any one give me some info on dive
operators and accommodation. Also we may have time to do some
dives on the East coast any suggestions for a good operator / location
preferably not too touristy maybe a little off the beaten track. Any
info or advise will be great.
Thanks Richard.

On east coast NSW, my favourites (south to north):
1. Jervis Bay
2. Fish Rock - Soth West Rocks
3. North Solitary Island - Dive Quest Mullaway (just north of Coffs Harbour)


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"sportsfan" <bignose@telkomsa.net> wrote in message
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> Hi I will be coming out to Australia next March / April (2207)
> for my daughters wedding. I would like to do some diving
> especially Ningaloo Reef can any one give me some info on dive
> operators and accommodation. Also we may have time to do some
> dives on the East coast any suggestions for a good operator / location
> preferably not too touristy maybe a little off the beaten track. Any
> info or advise will be great.
> Thanks Richard.
>

sportsfan wrote:
> Hi I will be coming out to Australia next March / April (2207)
> for my daughters wedding. I would like to do some diving
> especially Ningaloo Reef can any one give me some info on dive
> operators and accommodation. Also we may have time to do some
> dives on the East coast any suggestions for a good operator / location
> preferably not too touristy maybe a little off the beaten track. Any
> info or advise will be great.
> Thanks Richard.
>
>
Exmouth Dive is good. You could also try Canarvon Dive.

This place is about the best online reference for diving in Oz.

http://www.diveoz.com.au/

Hope it helps.

Michael MB