Planula Divers Retreat, Byron Bay

A lot of different nudibranchs this weeks, including some species that are not seen all that often. Turtles, dart, Jewfish and the Grey Nurse Sharks. Even though the Grey Nurse Shark season officially runs from May until the end of October the Grey Nurses are still plentiful around Julian Rocks (just like previous years by [...]

After weeks of painstaking work (or was it months) we finally launched the new Planula site today. There are still a few galleries and conditions reports to port from the old site, but most of it is done. We hope you like the new fresh look and hope to see you all at PLANULA. Thanks heaps [...]

Turtles, kingfish, Grey Nurse Sharks, Blue Gropers (Monty being particularly persistent with wanting to be filmed) Weather Most days were sunny and warm. Some rain at night. Strong Southerly winds. Sea Although the Bay was quite calm the strong Southerlies made it difficult at some stage to get the boats back on the beach. Water temperature 18- 20°C, some cool [...]

The turtles around Julian Rocks are just amazing and so friendly. Plenty of them around this week. Grey Nurses are still part of the furniture…book you diving in Byron Bay now! Weather Really great weather during the day. Whip out the shorts and sunnies. Nights were surprisingly cool. Sea Bit of swell. Water temperature 17 – 20°C Visibility 2 – 8 meters