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Diving in Western Australia
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Mark Schmidt
2004-05-16 14:53:37 UTC
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Hi all

I will be diving the Ningaloo Reef, Busselton Jetty and HMAS Swan in
November. If you have any recommendations of dive operators for these
areas, or advice in general I would appreciate hearing it. For example,
would I be better diving the reef from Exmouth or Coral Bay, and what water
temps can I expect for these dives at that time of year?

Thanks in advance.

Mark in Sydney
Jason
2004-05-16 16:36:24 UTC
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Post by Mark Schmidt
I will be diving the Ningaloo Reef, Busselton Jetty and HMAS Swan in
November. If you have any recommendations of dive operators for these
areas, or advice in general I would appreciate hearing it. For example,
would I be better diving the reef from Exmouth or Coral Bay, and what water
temps can I expect for these dives at that time of year?
I've dived all the places you mention. There are trip reports on my
website. On the Exmouth versus Coral Bay question, I think Exmouth
generally has better diving. It's not so weather dependant because there
are other sites than the Ningaloo reef such as the Muiron island. Coral
Bay is a nice place to stay though.

Jason
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Mark Schmidt
2004-05-17 00:22:55 UTC
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Great advice Jason. Thank you very much.
Post by Jason
Post by Mark Schmidt
I will be diving the Ningaloo Reef, Busselton Jetty and HMAS Swan in
November. If you have any recommendations of dive operators for these
areas, or advice in general I would appreciate hearing it. For example,
would I be better diving the reef from Exmouth or Coral Bay, and what water
temps can I expect for these dives at that time of year?
I've dived all the places you mention. There are trip reports on my
website. On the Exmouth versus Coral Bay question, I think Exmouth
generally has better diving. It's not so weather dependant because there
are other sites than the Ningaloo reef such as the Muiron island. Coral
Bay is a nice place to stay though.
Jason
--
http://www.scuba-addict.co.uk/ for the UK viz database and trip reports
about Australia, the Caribbean, Spain, the Maldives, Bali and the UK
Michael Mackay-Blair
2004-05-17 14:29:57 UTC
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The only group to dive Swan with is Cape Dive. Dont for get the Former HMAS
Perth in Albany. Great dive that one....and contrary to what people in Perth
think youo can dive in Albany in the winter. Water temps are about 14
degrees.
MMB
Post by Mark Schmidt
Great advice Jason. Thank you very much.
Post by Jason
Post by Mark Schmidt
I will be diving the Ningaloo Reef, Busselton Jetty and HMAS Swan in
November. If you have any recommendations of dive operators for these
areas, or advice in general I would appreciate hearing it. For example,
would I be better diving the reef from Exmouth or Coral Bay, and what
water
Post by Jason
Post by Mark Schmidt
temps can I expect for these dives at that time of year?
I've dived all the places you mention. There are trip reports on my
website. On the Exmouth versus Coral Bay question, I think Exmouth
generally has better diving. It's not so weather dependant because there
are other sites than the Ningaloo reef such as the Muiron island. Coral
Bay is a nice place to stay though.
Jason
--
http://www.scuba-addict.co.uk/ for the UK viz database and trip reports
about Australia, the Caribbean, Spain, the Maldives, Bali and the UK
Mark Schmidt
2004-05-18 00:20:26 UTC
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More good advice. Thanks Michael. And thanks for clarifying about that
"Mark, and Gary R Schmidt" thing too, from another post.

Cheers

Mark
Post by Michael Mackay-Blair
The only group to dive Swan with is Cape Dive. Dont for get the Former HMAS
Perth in Albany. Great dive that one....and contrary to what people in Perth
think youo can dive in Albany in the winter. Water temps are about 14
degrees.
MMB
Post by Mark Schmidt
Great advice Jason. Thank you very much.
Post by Jason
Post by Mark Schmidt
I will be diving the Ningaloo Reef, Busselton Jetty and HMAS Swan in
November. If you have any recommendations of dive operators for these
areas, or advice in general I would appreciate hearing it. For
example,
Post by Mark Schmidt
Post by Jason
Post by Mark Schmidt
would I be better diving the reef from Exmouth or Coral Bay, and what
water
Post by Jason
Post by Mark Schmidt
temps can I expect for these dives at that time of year?
I've dived all the places you mention. There are trip reports on my
website. On the Exmouth versus Coral Bay question, I think Exmouth
generally has better diving. It's not so weather dependant because there
are other sites than the Ningaloo reef such as the Muiron island. Coral
Bay is a nice place to stay though.
Jason
--
http://www.scuba-addict.co.uk/ for the UK viz database and trip reports
about Australia, the Caribbean, Spain, the Maldives, Bali and the UK
Michael Mackay-Blair
2004-05-18 07:10:11 UTC
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Welcome :0)
Post by Mark Schmidt
More good advice. Thanks Michael. And thanks for clarifying about that
"Mark, and Gary R Schmidt" thing too, from another post.
Cheers
Mark
Post by Michael Mackay-Blair
The only group to dive Swan with is Cape Dive. Dont for get the Former
HMAS
Post by Michael Mackay-Blair
Perth in Albany. Great dive that one....and contrary to what people in
Perth
Post by Michael Mackay-Blair
think youo can dive in Albany in the winter. Water temps are about 14
degrees.
MMB
Post by Mark Schmidt
Great advice Jason. Thank you very much.
Post by Jason
Post by Mark Schmidt
I will be diving the Ningaloo Reef, Busselton Jetty and HMAS Swan in
November. If you have any recommendations of dive operators for
these
Post by Michael Mackay-Blair
Post by Mark Schmidt
Post by Jason
Post by Mark Schmidt
areas, or advice in general I would appreciate hearing it. For
example,
Post by Mark Schmidt
Post by Jason
Post by Mark Schmidt
would I be better diving the reef from Exmouth or Coral Bay, and
what
Post by Michael Mackay-Blair
Post by Mark Schmidt
water
Post by Jason
Post by Mark Schmidt
temps can I expect for these dives at that time of year?
I've dived all the places you mention. There are trip reports on my
website. On the Exmouth versus Coral Bay question, I think Exmouth
generally has better diving. It's not so weather dependant because
there
Post by Michael Mackay-Blair
Post by Mark Schmidt
Post by Jason
are other sites than the Ningaloo reef such as the Muiron island.
Coral
Post by Michael Mackay-Blair
Post by Mark Schmidt
Post by Jason
Bay is a nice place to stay though.
Jason
--
http://www.scuba-addict.co.uk/ for the UK viz database and trip
reports
Post by Michael Mackay-Blair
Post by Mark Schmidt
Post by Jason
about Australia, the Caribbean, Spain, the Maldives, Bali and the UK
Susan & John Edge
2004-05-24 13:09:15 UTC
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I want to take my wife on a liveaboard diving trip to the Great Barrier
Reef.
We have a five year old son (a little too young for his dive cert).
Are there any liveaboard boats that we can all go on holiday together?
Does anyone else have experience or recommendations of how to have a diving
holiday if you both want to dive and take the kid/s?
Thanks, John E.
Andrew S.
2004-05-26 13:33:49 UTC
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I would have thought that a liveaboard wouldnt really be compatible with a
young tyke. There would not be much for the child to do, and you would be
forever watching over your shoulder to ensure he hasnt gone over the side.
I dont think too many liveaboards would handle babysitting either.

You could try something like what I am currently organising for my family -
I am taking them to Vanuatu and staying at a resort there which has a kid's
club and plenty of other activities. That way they are occupied during the
day which releases me to dive and the missus to relax !
Post by Susan & John Edge
I want to take my wife on a liveaboard diving trip to the Great Barrier
Reef.
We have a five year old son (a little too young for his dive cert).
Are there any liveaboard boats that we can all go on holiday together?
Does anyone else have experience or recommendations of how to have a diving
holiday if you both want to dive and take the kid/s?
Thanks, John E.
Jason
2004-05-26 23:00:44 UTC
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Post by Andrew S.
You could try something like what I am currently organising for my family -
I am taking them to Vanuatu and staying at a resort there which has a kid's
club and plenty of other activities. That way they are occupied during the
day which releases me to dive and the missus to relax !
I would have thought that somewhere like Coral Bay would be better. Unlike
the GBR, the dives aren't that far out, so they're all short trips, though
the diving is no worse for it.

The rest of the family can stay in resort and it's a nice beach, though
there's not a lot else there.

Jason
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Rheilly Phoull
2004-06-03 12:06:46 UTC
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Post by Andrew S.
I would have thought that a liveaboard wouldnt really be compatible with a
young tyke. There would not be much for the child to do, and you would be
forever watching over your shoulder to ensure he hasnt gone over the side.
I dont think too many liveaboards would handle babysitting either.
You could try something like what I am currently organising for my family -
I am taking them to Vanuatu and staying at a resort there which has a kid's
club and plenty of other activities. That way they are occupied during the
day which releases me to dive and the missus to relax !
Post by Susan & John Edge
I want to take my wife on a liveaboard diving trip to the Great Barrier
Reef.
We have a five year old son (a little too young for his dive cert).
Are there any liveaboard boats that we can all go on holiday together?
Does anyone else have experience or recommendations of how to have a
diving
Post by Susan & John Edge
holiday if you both want to dive and take the kid/s?
Thanks, John E.
Heh, I see you are really looking after the family :-)
They must love your company whilst on holiday ??
OTOH perhaps the arrangements could be mutual :-)

Regards ........... Rheilly Phoull

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