Planula Divers Retreat, Byron Bay

Grey Nurse Sharks were seen on most days. The Blue Gropers seemd in a good mood and were very playful. Turtles, large ray and plenty of bullseyes. Weather Hot, hot hot and sunny. Strong N/NW, but the wind swung to a southerly on Friday morning with clouds appearing Sea The bay was quite rough. Some afternoon diving was cancelled. Water [...]

More Grey Nurse Shark action. The regulars were around too: large Loggerhead Turtles, Blue Gropers, Jewfish, Bream, stripeys, wobbegong lazying on the bottom, Sombre Sweetlips and goatfish. Humpback Whales could be seen travelling south from the dive boats and the Cape Headland and sometimes came into the bay for a splash. Divers could hear the whales [...]

A wonderful week for diving with some serious large Grey Nurse Sharks, turtles, tens of large Jewfish at Hugo’s Trench, cuttlefish and a Bullray. On Tuesday it was Humpback galore wih the whales inside the Bay, showing off. Divers could hear the Humpback Whales singing underwater. Weather Dry, sunny days with a strong northerly coming through on [...]

A wonderful week for diving with some serious large Grey Nurse Sharks, turtles, tens of large Jewfish at Hugo’s Trench, cuttlefish and a Bullray. On Tuesday it was Humpback galore wih the whales inside the Bay, showing off. Divers could hear the Humpback Whales singing underwater. Weather Sunny days, but still cool at night. Heavy rain on [...]