Raziščite zaliv Hervey
Hervey Bay je obalno mesto v južnem Queenslandu in eno najboljših krajev v Avstraliji za opazovanje selitvenih grbavih kitov. Med Hervey Bayom in otokom Fraser se nahaja morski park Great Sandy Marine Park, kjer je mogoče najti več impresivnih potopov do razbitin. Poleg neverjetne priložnosti za plavanje ob kitih lahko srečate tudi morskega psa vobbegong, orjaško kirnjo in morsko želvo.
Potapljanje v Hervey Bayu je možno v nekaj potapljaških centrih, znanih na tem območju, kjer ponujajo potapljaške tečaje od Discover Scuba do Advanced Open Water. S kratkim letom iz Hervey Baya boste potapljače našli na otoku Lady Elliot, kjer boste lahko opazovali velike populacije mant na južni konici Velikega koralnega grebena.
Najboljši meseci za potapljanje v Hervey Bayu
Potapljanje v Hervey Bayu je najboljše v zimskih mesecih, od junija do avgusta, ko je vidljivost največja. Če ste prišli, da bi videli veličastnost grbavega kita, ga lahko opazujete od julija do oktobra. Od julija do septembra je mogoče plavati s kiti, ko pa sredi septembra prispejo mladiči, je plavanje omejeno, namesto tega pa poteka fantastično opazovanje kitov.
Top Hervey Bay Dive Sites
1. HMAS Tobruk Wreck
Scuttled in 2018, this ex-naval ship lies between 12–30m and offers advanced scuba divers a 120m-long swim-through via open stern doors. The site attracts large schools of fish, rays, and groupers. A must for wreck diving enthusiasts within a protected marine zone.
2. Roy Rufus
Artificial Reef This site features several shallow wrecks—Pelican, Otter, and Lass O’Gowrie—positioned close together for an exciting, multi-wreck scuba dive. Suitable for intermediate divers, it’s a haven for wobbegongs, stonefish, and scorpionfish.
3. Steel Barge S4
Located at 12m depth, this compact wreck is perfect for scuba training and beginner divers. Calm conditions and good visibility make it ideal for learning while exploring marine life like batfish, angelfish, and soft corals.
4. Moon Ledge
A natural dive site with coffee rock ledges, shallow caves, and scattered boulders. Suitable for all levels and freediving. Expect sightings of rays, reef fish, and turtles. A refreshing alternative to wrecks, offering a more relaxed dive profile.
5. Hardie Wreck
This lesser-known wreck rests in the Roy Rufus Reef system and offers intermediate scuba divers swim-throughs and rich marine growth. Home to moray eels, trevally, and macro critters. A quieter site for divers seeking a more off-the-beaten-path experience.