Istražite Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln nalazi se u zaljevu Boston u Južnoj Australiji. Udaljen 646 km cestom od Adelaidea, ovaj pomorski grad poznat je po populaciji velikih bijelih morskih pasa i popularnoj atrakciji ronjenja u kavezu s njima.
S obzirom na to da većina ronilačkih centara zadovoljava potrebe ovisnika o adrenalinu, teško ćete pronaći ronilački centar koji nudi tečajeve ronjenja. Ovdje se također ne mogu naći ronilačka odmarališta i kuće za odmor s gostima. Također se može raspravljati o tome da ronjenje u kavezu sa morskim psima zapravo uopće nije ronjenje s bocama.
Vrhunci ronjenja u Port Lincolnu su mogućnosti bliskog susreta s velikim bijelim lavovima, kao i s njihovim plijenom, štencima mora, australskim morskim lavovima.
Top Port Lincoln Dive Sites
1. Neptune Islands
Located within a protected marine park, the Neptune Islands are Australia’s only site for cage diving with great white sharks. The sharks are attracted by a large population of over 45,000 fur seals. This is a technical, surface-supplied cage dive (not scuba). Conditions can be rough and are best suited for thrill-seekers.
2. Hopkins Island
Ideal for both scuba and freediving, Hopkins Island offers a magical experience with playful Australian sea lions. The dive is shallow (up to 12m), making it easy and perfect for all levels. Explore coral-covered swim-throughs and caves while being entertained by these curious marine mammals.
3. Cape Wiles
This sheltered dive site offers calm conditions and is great for intermediate divers. Caves and ledges hide macro life such as nudibranchs, while lobsters, cuttlefish, blue grouper, and small reef sharks add to the diversity. Scuba only.
4. Grindal Island
Another excellent sea lion site, Grindal Island offers easy diving and snorkelling in 2–10m depths. Freediving is popular here. You’ll find plenty of interactive sea lions, kelp beds, and colorful invertebrates. A great wildlife experience in calm conditions.
5. Donington Reef
For more experienced divers, Donington Reef features deeper dives (up to 25m) with strong currents at times. Expect kelp forests, large schools of fish, stingrays, and occasional encounters with bronze whalers. This site is within Lincoln National Park’s marine area.
Najbolji mjeseci za ronjenje u Port Lincolnu
Ronjenje u Port Lincolnu moguće je tijekom cijele godine, a najbolje vrijeme za vidjeti morske pse je zapravo zima (lipanj - rujan) i ljeto (studeni - veljača), iako se često viđaju tijekom cijele godine. Ljeta su topla i suha, s prosječnim temperaturama oko sredine dvadesetih stupnjeva Celzijusa. Zime su hladnije i vlažnije, s hladnim frontama i olujama koje ponekad pušu s mora, što može prizemljiti ronilačke brodove na nekoliko dana. Temperature vode variraju između 14°C i 22°C.