探索吉朗
吉隆位於維多利亞州墨爾本西南方向,與莫寧頓半島共享大部分潛水區域。吉朗坐落在菲利普港灣,如今以「沉船海岸」而聞名,擁有超過六十艘沉船和潛艇殘骸可供探索。這裡有壯觀的峭壁潛水和放流潛水,經驗豐富的潛水員可以選擇各種潛水點,還有機會與海狗、海豚,甚至非凡的座頭鯨一同出沒!
吉朗地區有許多潛水中心,可以進行水肺潛水,但該地區的度假村很少。如果您想進一步探索維多利亞的潛水勝地,不妨選擇船宿潛水之旅,這將幫助您體驗南澳最棒的水肺潛水。
Top Geelong Dive Sites
1. The Coogee Wreck
Sitting at a depth of 34 metres, The Coogee wreck is an advanced scuba dive. The bow and stern remain intact, creating exciting swim-throughs. Expect to encounter schools of fish sheltering among the encrusted wreckage and occasional crayfish.
2. The Gambier Wreck
Ideal for beginners and all levels of scuba divers, this wreck rests at 13 metres. The structure is easily accessible and home to a variety of reef fish, octopus, and nudibranch, making it a great introduction to wreck diving.
3. Boarfish Reef
A vibrant reef dive with caves, drop-offs, and overhangs. Suitable for intermediate scuba divers, it’s teeming with blue devilfish, leatherjackets, and crayfish. Its structure and diversity also appeal to macro photographers.
4. Kelp Beds Drift
Perfect for thrill-seekers, this drift dive offers strong currents and fast-paced fun. Scuba divers can glide through thick kelp forests spotting southern rock lobsters, abalone, and the occasional seal. For experienced divers only.
5. Submarine Dive Site (ex-Navy Subs)
Explore four decommissioned submarines from the Australian Naval fleet. These artificial reefs offer advanced scuba divers the chance to navigate large, haunting structures teeming with fish and covered in sponges and corals.
吉朗最佳潛水月份
吉隆潛水的最佳時間是11月至隔年4月,此時海面最為平靜。其他時間,海浪較大,水流較強,可能會影響潛水活動。不過,冬季是觀賞座頭鯨的最佳時機,從海岸邊可以觀賞到座頭鯨;此外,從10月到隔年4月,成群的海豚也會造訪吉朗半島。