Alternatively, proserpine airport ppp is a 40km drive from the port of airlie where you can get a 30minute boat transfer direct to daydream island. Stinger season generally runs from october through to may, however, the majority. If you require further information or assistance, please contact the hotel at 1 800 875 343 australia tollfree or 1 855 251 8261 outside australia tollfree and a member of our staff will be happy to help you. Generally box jellyfish will gather along the coastline and are uncommon at the whitsundays snorkel and diving sights. Was everyone required to wear stinger suits, did you see any, was it a big issue. Guests can ride the latest model seadoo jetski into the beautiful world heritage whitsunday island marine park. How do you avoid contact with dangerous marine creatures, and. Sep 11, 2011 stingers off hamilton and daydream island in october. The weather conditions make it a perfect place for outings and enjoying and exploring the place. Dec 20, 2016 jellyfish and stingers in queensland during summer. Best time to visit hamilton island when to travel to hamilton. Beaches in the northern section of queensland have longer stinger seasons than beaches in the south due to the warmer water and greater prevalence of mangrove swamps.
Irukandji stings rise as jellyfish season hangs around. Jellyfish and stingers in queensland during summer. Marine stingers box jellyfish queensland beaches australia. For more information on the edmonton stingers and how to grab tickets, click here. January through march also coincides with stinger season running from october to may. Experts prefer not to use the term stinger season as this implies that jellyfish are only prevalent during this time. Stingers occur more frequently in the warmer months. Once youve landed, there is a direct, 30minute boat transfer to daydream island. The box jellyfish, chironex fleckeri, is claimed to be the most venomous marine animal. Stingers off hamilton and daydream island in october. After an impressive inaugural season record of 146 including a league record ninegame winning streak, a loss in the semifinals of the cebl championship weekend has provided the stingers with a lot of motivation over the offseason.
The whitsunday islands are composed of 74 islands, the most notable being daydream island, hamilton island, hayman island, hook island, lindeman island, long island and south molle. Grand island stingers softball organization, grand island, nebraska. I was on hamilton island 2 weeks ago and did a trip to the reef and also to whitehaven, on both trips fanteasea cruises has stinger suits available, some people used them and some didnt, i did as i was snorkelling and thought why not, they werent uncomfortable and i enjoyed my time in the water more although your face and feet arent covered when we queried whether to wear them. But wondering if anyone has any advice on the impact of stinger season on hamilton island. If you require further information or assistance, please contact the hotel at 1 800 875 343 australia tollfree or 1 855 251 8261 outside australia tollfree. Ive read up on the stingers on the various forums, but wanted to ask anyone whos been to the whitsundays in late november how they found the stinger season. Experts say the 19 people taken to hospital with suspected irukandji stings in queensland so far this season is almost double the 10year average. Three swimmers hit by marine stingers in the whitsundays. On hamilton island, you lie on the sand, and swim in the multitude of resort pools, or wear a stinger suit if you want to swim in the ocean. Irukandji, stingers are small transparent jellyfish, one to two centimeters in diameter, usually never seen. Edmonton the edmonton stingers revealed on monday, may 11, their 2020 training camp roster for the second canadian elite basketball league cebl season.
Tips on hamilton island warnings or dangers stay safe. Summer is traditionally stinger season in tropical north queensland, however on hamilton island, being as far offshore as we are, we do not have a problem with the box jellyfish. The most prominent case so far being the death of a tourist swimming off hamilton island in 2002. Tourism whitsundays, queensland australia, whitsundays. Stingers in the whitsundays is a concern for many travelling to our destination. Stingers and jellyfish season in port douglas abc scuba. Four tours operate daily, the airlie adventure, also. Featuring lionfish, sharks, crocodiles, stonefish, stingrays, sea snakes, marine stingers, cone shells and the bluering octopus, it is the perfect introduction to the topic for young readers. We are a family travelling from argentina to australia in january. Tropical stingers have potent toxic stings which can cause serious illness and death in. Around auz, we plan to embark on an ultimate roadtrip, buying our own campervan driving a huge circuit around the country, over around 3 months, returning home around midjune 2018. For those looking to get into the water it is a calm and generally flat, the water is crystal clear, great for swimming and enjoying a whole range of fun watersports. The box jellyfish is extremely deadly, yet much less common. What are my chances of getting stung by an irukandji.
Grand island stingers softball organization home facebook. Hamilton island australia relax, unwind and enjoy the views if you are considering a trip to hamilton island australia, you wont be disappointed. Generally these signs are referring to box jellyfish and their smaller cousin, the irukandji. How much of a concern should jellyfish or stingers be if i plan to go to whitsunday island and airlie beach, or any of the surrounding islands should this deter travel. All queensland beaches north of town of seventeen seventy near gladstone can attract the marine stingers during the summer months of the year. That said, the stingers breed in the estuaries, and are influenced in where they. When visiting northern australian beaches, there are many signs warning tourists about stingers, however the majority of jellyfish cannot actually sting you. I would imagine i would only come during the spring or summer months of.
Its the biggest of the inhabited whitsundays islands which means there is more to do here than the over whitsunday islands. Whilst fitzroy island is not known for stingers, they are present in far northern waters approximately november may, so all guests are recommended to wear a fullbody lycra. Magnetic island has the unique distinction of being a suburb of the city of townsville and set in t ropical north queensland the permanent population of the four towns that service the island picnic bay, nelly bay, arcadia and horseshoe bay are usually around 2,500 and would be, after the great barrier reef, the most visited island national park in tropical north queensland. Stinger season whitsunday islands message board tripadvisor. What do i do when i arrive onto hamilton island, how do i. This, of course, comes with both its benefits and its drawbacks as the huge range of things to do means youll likely never get bored or be lacking for entertainment, but those. Stingers hamilton island message board tripadvisor. What you need to know catherine best for full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable javascript. This is a beautiful time to be on the island as said by most travellers. Four tours operate daily, the airlie adventure, also known as the. Out of the millions of people days each year in the great barrier reef waters, in a particularly bad year, only around 100. In recent years there have been rare instances where the irukanji. The edmonton stingers inaugural season tips off may 10th with a full 20 game schedule happening this summer. Also, safety information about marine stingers and other dangers.
To assist with planning your visit to heron island, youll find answers to our faqs below. Best times to visit hamilton island weather, season. Due to increased temperatures, there is an increase in marine stingers that can be harmful and potentially deadly. However, wearing a stinger suit will you protect you fro their stingers so its a good idea to always wear a stinger suit when swimming in stinger season in all waters of the great barrier reef and the whitsundays. Marine stingers can be found in tropical queensland waters year round, but they do present a higher risk during stinger season, from november to may. We are currently planning a trip first to nz and then to australia, we will fly over approximately midmarch 2018. Stings have occurred at all times of the year, however are more prevalent during the months of november to may.
Hamilton island, sits on the opposite end of the scale as its large, has been largely developed, and has the feel of a small town as opposed to a solitary island. Hamilton island and the rest of queensland is generally regarded as safe. The best things to do on hamilton island, australia. However, here are a few tips on how to avoid potential annoyances other travelers. Experts prefer not to use the term stinger season as this implies that jellyfish. The whitsundays, 74 island wonders located in the heart of the great barrier reef, on the tropical coast of queensland, australia. February is in the middle of stinger season, so while you can snorkel off catseye beach on hamilton island, it may not be too safe although every time i have been up there in stinger season people are out snorkelling. This is a great time to visit the place be it with family or friends as the weather is a bit hot with a mild chance of rain. Marine stingers are found in the warmer waters of tropical queensland year round with the highest occurrence in stinger season from october to may. I am very wateractive and love to swim, snorkel, and want to scuba dive in the great barrier reef to mark off of my bucket list. For more advice on weather and seasons on hamilton island our. Visitors to great keppel island are being urged to wear stinger suits when swimming following reports of irukandji jellyfish in the area. The beach is long and curved with many sun lounges and is a perfect spot for relaxing. During this time, the waters surrounding hamilton island may contain.
Holiday and travel information about every beach in queensland, australia. The edmonton stingers will be competing in the newly found canadian elite basketball league this summer. I am very wateractive and love to swim, snorkel, and want to scuba dive in. Stingers in the whitsundays queensland yacht charters. Stinger suits urged for island after irukandji reports. Hamilton island blog hamilton island luxury accommodation. While there are so many things to do in hamilton island that anyone could be entertained for at least a week, it would be a mistake to go all the way there and not take advantage of its proximity to some other incredible whitsunday spots. A visit to the whitsundays is a feast of the senses, surrounded by natural beauty, dotted with secluded beaches and friendly towns from which to explore. The snorkelling off the beach would only be pretty basic compared to seeing the coral and fish out on the barrier reef itself. Stinger season the waters of the great barrier reef change throughout the year, depending on the season and currents. Edmonton stingers canadian professional basketball team. I booked a holiday for the 1419 october without knowing about stinger season i am worried now that we will have to wear these stinger suits and it will be a bit restricting, takes a bit of freedom out of the holiday. After an impressive inaugural season record of 146 including a league record ninegame winning streak, a loss in the semifinals of the cebl championship weekend has provided the stingers.
With 74 islands and the great barrier reef on its doorstep, the whitsundays is. We will be in hamilton island by the end of january. Irikandji are present all year round, and certainly occur around hamilton island. Best time of the year to visit the whitsundays experience oz. For this reason, when snorkelling or doing any water activities in the ocean from october may it is recommended, if not enforced. During the warmer months of october may, the waters warm up, inviting in guests such as marine stingers, or jellyfish. Nov 21, 2015 stingers in the whitsundays is a concern for many travelling to our destination. Just about every day during the middle of the season someone is treated in townsville hospital.
These islands have resorts and all holiday facilities, but the remaining 67 islands are part of the great barrier reef marine park and are controlled by national. Marine stingers with 74 islands and the great barrier reef on its doorstep, the whitsundays is famous for its waterbased activities whether it is snorkelling, diving, or just going for a leisurely swim. What do i do when i arrive onto hamilton island, how do i get. For half the year, it is advised to swim in the whitsundays waters with a stinger suit, unless swimming in freshwater. Stingers softball is a competitive fast pitch softball program in grand island, ne. This is the most popular beach on hamilton island and a close walk to most accommodation. From kayaking to diving, jet skiing to snorkeling, hamilton island offers a water sport adventure for every ability and interest. Hamilton island luxury accommodation hamilton island blog. Multi award winning whitsunday jetski tours offers exciting adventure tours in the whitsundays and is the first and only guided jetski tour operating from coral sea marina, airlie beach to the whitsunday islands. Includes burleigh heads, surfers paradise, whitsundays, palm cove, port douglas four mile beach and the daintree. Wotifs hamilton island travel guide is here to give you the inside scoop. Tropical stingers have potent toxic stings which can cause serious illness and death in some cases.
I would think that when people are suggesting that you wear stinger suits in september, that they mainly have irikandji jellyfish in mind. Jellyfishstingers in late novemberdec whitsunday islands. I am from canada live near no oceans so this is all new to me. While stingers may be present in the waters around the whitsundays year round, their prevalence is much higher from november through may. The most popular islands are hamilton island and daydream island for their. With a cubeshaped body and multiple long tentacles clustered on each corner, the box jellyfish has an incredibly painful sting. Tropical stingers the tropical waters of australia, north of bundaberg in queensland and in geraldton in western australia, are home to some of the most dangerous marine stingers on earth. The stingers 2020 training camp roster includes seven returning players and a mix of new additions that provide the team with the skillset and. Avoiding jellyfish season australia queensland australia. The crystal clear waters are perfect for a costeffective snorkel or swim for the whole family, or splash out for a special experience by hiring a boat to enjoy secluded coves. November to may is therefore termed high season or peak season for marine stingers as they are more active and more numerous during this time.
That said, the stingers breed in the estuaries, and are influenced in where they can occur by the winds and currents. How much of a concern should jellyfish or stingers be if i plan to go to whitsunday island and airlie beach, or any of the surrounding islands. The average temperature is around 30 degree celsius and so it makes a good season to go for sightseeing in the hamilton island. I was on hamilton island 2 weeks ago and did a trip to the reef and also to whitehaven, on both trips fanteasea cruises has stinger suits available, some people used them and some didnt, i did as i was snorkelling and thought why not, they werent uncomfortable and i enjoyed my time in the water more although your face and feet arent covered when we queried whether to wear them or not, we. There are a lot of activities going on in the area at that time and you can enjoy those in this season. On tuesday afternoon the racq capricorn rescue helicopter. When is stinger season and do i need to wear a stinger or lycra suit.
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