Planula Divers Retreat, Byron Bay

Those beautiful Grey Nurse Sharks are still hanging out at Julian Rocks. One pregnant female is sighted on many dives. The Humpback Whales were a bit harder to see with the surface chop, but they were definitely swimming past. Weather Although there was a bit of sun, we mainly had showers and cool nights. Those beanies come [...]

Grey Nurse Sharks: bring them on! These animals are around all the time at the moment and most divers get to see them up closely. Cuttlefish, large schools of Cownose rays (have been around for a few weeks now), other rays, bullseyes and Blue Gropers. Weather Mainly blue skies. Only on one or two days did we [...]

Grey Nurse Shark galore. Large females are showing off, some of them are thought to be pregnant and look nice and chunky. Wobbegongs, turtles, bullseyes, Old Wifes, Blue Gropers, porcupinefish and more! Weather The Sunday set the pace with beautiful winter weather: clear blue skies, crisp air and cooler nights. Sea Nice and calm. Water temperature 19 – 20°C Visibility Visibility improved, although [...]

Grey Nurse Sharks are seen on most dives. Some larger females have moved in. Turtles, wobbegongs, lionfish can all be made out in the somewhat green waters. On the surface: Humpback Whales are increasing in numbers and most people get to see some during their stay in Byron Bay. Weather Cool weather with quite a bit of [...]