Australia in November ?
Jun 13th, 1999, 12:32 AM
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Australia in November ?
My wife and I will be visting australia this november (1999) for around 1 month travelling from the uk. We have family in Syndey and love to scuba dive. Does anyone know if November is a good time to Scuba? and anyone know a good spot (not touristy) to stay near the barrier reef?. Syndey & the reef sounds good but what about the other 2 weeks ?
Jun 13th, 1999, 07:03 AM
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Check out www.australia.com - lots of information. We have been three times from Brisbane north from the end of September to the middle of November. Weather always great but I understand it gets very hot, wet and humid in the Cairns area any later. A wonderful place to stay is Port Douglas just north of Cairns. You can stay right on the beach very reasonably and still travel to Cairns easily. I would recommend scuba diving from there. You will have to be aware of the poisonous jellyfish anywhere along the coast but out on the reef they are not a problem. It does take a long time to get from the shore out to the reef - figure an hour if not more by boat. You will love it!!
Jun 13th, 1999, 07:04 AM
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Check out www.australia.com - lots of information. We have been three times from Brisbane north from the end of September to the middle of November. Weather always great but I understand it gets very hot, wet and humid in the Cairns area any later. A wonderful place to stay is Port Douglas just north of Cairns. You can stay right on the beach very reasonably and still travel to Cairns easily. I would recommend scuba diving from there. You will have to be aware of the poisonous jellyfish anywhere along the coast but out on the reef they are not a problem. It does take a long time to get from the shore out to the reef - figure an hour if not more by boat. You will love it!!
Jun 16th, 1999, 06:30 AM
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If you don't need room service and some of the amenities of a hotel..you may want to consider renting a self contained apartment.
This past November, my wife and I rented a 2 level apartment with private roof top terrace..located a few blocks easy walk to the center of town. The cost was significantly less than a hotel....and provided a lot more room.
If you do go to Port douglas..make sure you see the local crafts market in the waterfront park on Sundays...the homemade macadamia nuat ice cream is fabulous.
This past November, my wife and I rented a 2 level apartment with private roof top terrace..located a few blocks easy walk to the center of town. The cost was significantly less than a hotel....and provided a lot more room.
If you do go to Port douglas..make sure you see the local crafts market in the waterfront park on Sundays...the homemade macadamia nuat ice cream is fabulous.
