• Australia 2024
    Lizard Island --- an unassuming little enclave.
    Our crew for the first segment of the trip.Walking around Lizard Island.It seems only 'stingers' are a threat here; not crocs. So you can walk off the shore & snorkel/dive.that's our boat in the backgroundWe were told that elevated house (upper rt) is ~AU$3000/nt (~US$1975). But it comes with a chef. 🙄Plant that the aboriginal people used to determine the turtle breeding schedules.Nicely maintained walking trail to the water.View of the island from the beachReturning to the boatOur Dive BoatDive platform in the backNew passengers waiting for pickupAfternoon dive: Cod Hole, max depth: 40ftSurface view of Cod Hole.5pm dive: Gotham City, max depth: 73ft

    Great Barrier Reef Day 2 - Lizard Island

    November 4, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 79 °F

    Our 7-day dive trip was a combination of 2 excursions: a 4d trip with 3 days in the Coral Sea and 1 day in the GBR, and a 3d trip fully in the GBR. Lizard Island was the 'transition point' for those who signed up for the shorter excursions. So the first half of this day consisted of the 'transition': the 4d divers disembarking from their trip and new divers boarding for their 3d trip. For those of us 7d-trippers, we had time for a short walk around the island. The island supports a small airport, some private yachts, and a high-end hotel.Read more