When can I see whales / dolphins on the Great Barrier Reef?
If you are hoping to see whales on Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef then June / July is the Dwarf Minke Whale season and they are commonly sighted on the remote reefs of the Far Northern Ribbon Reefs. This is a popular time of year to visit, as these magnificent mammals are very inquisitive and commonly…
Read MoreCan I dive when it is raining in Cairns?
Yes, you can dive when it’s raining in Cairns, you are going to get wet anyway! Cairns has a tropical climate with an annual monsoonal ‘wet’ season. The weather is hard to predict and sometimes when it’s raining in Cairns, it’s not raining at the reef and vica versa. Rain itself will not impact on…
Read MoreCyclones and diving on the reef, what’s the impact?
The Great Barrier Reef has evolved with tropical cyclones over thousands of years. A tropical cyclone is a severe weather system with high winds and rainfall. Its severity varies. Tropical cyclones can impact much of Queensland’s coastline, but are mostly experienced in the north, anywhere from Cape York Peninsula down to Mackay, during the summer…
Read MoreWhen is the best time of year to dive in Cairns?
Diving the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns can be brilliant at any time of year. For detailed information, please see our Dive Seasons In Cairns page.
Read MoreIs it safe to scuba dive with jellyfish?
There are poisonous jellyfish (marine stingers) present in the waters around Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef at various times during the year. By taking appropriate precautions (wearing the lycra suits provided or for hire etc) and following the advice provided on the dive boats, scuba diving should be safe at any time. For more…
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