Welcome to TravelForumz.com!
FAQFAQ      ProfileProfile    Private MessagesPrivate Messages   Log inLog in

Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming December?

  
   Trip Advisor (Home) -> Australia & New Zealand RSS
Next:  Atherton Tableland  
Author Message
Diane and Dennis Reynolds

External


Since: Mar 31, 2007
Posts: 2



(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:10 pm
Post subject: Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming December?
Archived from groups: rec>travel>australia+nz (more info?)
After concluding that December ocean swimming in N Queensland may be
impossible given the stinger situation, we are revising our plans and would
appreciate input as to where we might go after Port Douglas that we could
indeed swim and play in the ocean for a few days.

We assume we'll be flying.

On an earlier trip we travelled to the coast south of Brisbane and would
like to see a different area---I'm starting to explore the Sunshine Coast.
We are not surfers and will have already done our snorkeling at the GBR. We
would welcome any suggestions for places with good ocean swimming.
Thanks,
Diane

 >> Stay informed about: Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming December? 
Back to top
Login to vote
Shelby

External


Since: May 23, 2007
Posts: 9



(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:59 am
Post subject: Re: Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming December? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
"Diane and Dennis Reynolds" <DandDReynolds RemoveThis @msn.com> wrote in message
news:8ORfi.783$tj6.759@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> After concluding that December ocean swimming in N Queensland may be
> impossible given the stinger situation, we are revising our plans and
> would appreciate input as to where we might go after Port Douglas that we
> could indeed swim and play in the ocean for a few days.
>
> We assume we'll be flying.
>
> On an earlier trip we travelled to the coast south of Brisbane and would
> like to see a different area---I'm starting to explore the Sunshine Coast.
> We are not surfers and will have already done our snorkeling at the GBR.
> We would welcome any suggestions for places with good ocean swimming.
> Thanks,
> Diane

I believe there are fenced off areas on the beaches in northern queensland
that are stinger free. If swimming in one of these "pools" doesn't appeal
to you, you will have to head south, (although I'm not sure exactly how far
south you actually have to go).

If you are going to swim at a beach that isn't patrolled by life-guards
(where you have to swim between the flags), be careful where you choose to
swim due to hidden under-tows. A lot of the beaches on the east coast have
strong currents and aren't good swimming beaches (especially if you're not a
strong swimmer). Some of the beaches can be very dangerous. Also, just
because the water looks "calm" doesn't always mean it is safe. If you're
unsure, ask the locals. And if a sign says "don't swim" don't.

All of the "safe" swimming beaches in Australia are good (I assume you're
not from Australia!!).

The Queensland Tourism Office may be able to help you with safe
swimming/stinger free beaches.

 >> Stay informed about: Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming December? 
Back to top
Login to vote
A Mate

External


Since: Aug 08, 2005
Posts: 125



(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:59 am
Post subject: Re: Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming December? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
December ocean swimming in far NQ is fine - provided you exercise common
sense. Popular beaches (near population centres) have stinger proof
enclosures - large ones. These are based on research and design work done by
marine scientists at James Cook U in Townsville. Lifeguard patrolled beaches
are common (and the lifeguards give accurate 'stinger reports').

Stingers are only a problem during certain weather cycles. The daily
newspapers in the area give 'stinger reports'. Generally Northerly or NE
winds are the culprits.

The Sunshine Coast is fine. The stingers which very occasionally appear
there are not the dangerous ones found in FNQ. The only problem on the
Sunshine Coast in December is likely to be people. It's loooong summer
school vacation time - prices will be high, and crowds large.




"Diane and Dennis Reynolds" <DandDReynolds.DeleteThis@msn.com> wrote in message
news:8ORfi.783$tj6.759@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> After concluding that December ocean swimming in N Queensland may be
> impossible given the stinger situation, we are revising our plans and
> would appreciate input as to where we might go after Port Douglas that we
> could indeed swim and play in the ocean for a few days.
>
> We assume we'll be flying.
>
> On an earlier trip we travelled to the coast south of Brisbane and would
> like to see a different area---I'm starting to explore the Sunshine Coast.
> We are not surfers and will have already done our snorkeling at the GBR.
> We would welcome any suggestions for places with good ocean swimming.
> Thanks,
> Diane
>
 >> Stay informed about: Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming December? 
Back to top
Login to vote
webbfamily

External


Since: Jul 26, 2004
Posts: 39



(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 3:25 pm
Post subject: Re: Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming December? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
"Diane and Dennis Reynolds" <DandDReynolds.TakeThisOut@msn.com> wrote in message
news:8ORfi.783$tj6.759@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> After concluding that December ocean swimming in N Queensland may be
> impossible given the stinger situation, we are revising our plans and
> would appreciate input as to where we might go after Port Douglas that we
> could indeed swim and play in the ocean for a few days.
>
> We assume we'll be flying.
>
> On an earlier trip we travelled to the coast south of Brisbane and would
> like to see a different area---I'm starting to explore the Sunshine Coast.
> We are not surfers and will have already done our snorkeling at the GBR.
> We would welcome any suggestions for places with good ocean swimming.
> Thanks,
> Diane
>

Noosa, Caloundra, Rainbow Beach ... there are great beaches right the way up
the Sunshine Coast.
 >> Stay informed about: Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming December? 
Back to top
Login to vote
Julie

External


Since: Nov 12, 2006
Posts: 10



(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 2:51 am
Post subject: Re: Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming December? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
"Peter Webb" <webbfamily.DeleteThis@DIESPAMDIEoptusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:4680a326$0$20216$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
>
> "Diane and Dennis Reynolds" <DandDReynolds.DeleteThis@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:8ORfi.783$tj6.759@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
>> After concluding that December ocean swimming in N Queensland may be
>> impossible given the stinger situation, we are revising our plans and
>> would appreciate input as to where we might go after Port Douglas that we
>> could indeed swim and play in the ocean for a few days.
>>
>> We assume we'll be flying.
>>
>> On an earlier trip we travelled to the coast south of Brisbane and would
>> like to see a different area---I'm starting to explore the Sunshine
>> Coast. We are not surfers and will have already done our snorkeling at
>> the GBR. We would welcome any suggestions for places with good ocean
>> swimming.
>> Thanks,
>> Diane
>>
>
> Noosa, Caloundra, Rainbow Beach ... there are great beaches right the way
> up the Sunshine Coast.
>
>
I would personally head for the Northern Rivers Beaches in NSW. Beautiful
clean water, great surf, long stretches of lovely white sand.

It will be very hot anywhere in Queensland in December and the further south
you come the better the weather will be.

Queensland beaches are nowhere near as good as Northern NSW.

Julie
 >> Stay informed about: Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming December? 
Back to top
Login to vote
webbfamily

External


Since: Jul 26, 2004
Posts: 39



(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 12:25 am
Post subject: Re: Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming December? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
"Julie" <joliffe DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
news:heIgi.76$4A1.10@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>
> "Peter Webb" <webbfamily DeleteThis @DIESPAMDIEoptusnet.com.au> wrote in message
> news:4680a326$0$20216$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
>>
>> "Diane and Dennis Reynolds" <DandDReynolds DeleteThis @msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:8ORfi.783$tj6.759@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
>>> After concluding that December ocean swimming in N Queensland may be
>>> impossible given the stinger situation, we are revising our plans and
>>> would appreciate input as to where we might go after Port Douglas that
>>> we could indeed swim and play in the ocean for a few days.
>>>
>>> We assume we'll be flying.
>>>
>>> On an earlier trip we travelled to the coast south of Brisbane and would
>>> like to see a different area---I'm starting to explore the Sunshine
>>> Coast. We are not surfers and will have already done our snorkeling at
>>> the GBR. We would welcome any suggestions for places with good ocean
>>> swimming.
>>> Thanks,
>>> Diane
>>>
>>
>> Noosa, Caloundra, Rainbow Beach ... there are great beaches right the way
>> up the Sunshine Coast.
>>
>>
> I would personally head for the Northern Rivers Beaches in NSW. Beautiful
> clean water, great surf, long stretches of lovely white sand.
>
> It will be very hot anywhere in Queensland in December and the further
> south you come the better the weather will be.
>
> Queensland beaches are nowhere near as good as Northern NSW.
>
> Julie
>

Agreed, but the subject is Sunshine Coast swimming December.
 >> Stay informed about: Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming December? 
Back to top
Login to vote
Ross

External


Since: Jan 12, 2007
Posts: 11



(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 3:48 am
Post subject: Re: Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming December? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
What a load of Hog Wash, obviously written by some one who has very little
life experience.

There is nowhere in Australia that is "better" than somewhere else in
Australia. It is just different.

The observation that some place is hotter than somewhere else is purely
subjective as is "the surf is better and the sand is whiter the scenery is
more beautiful."

Ross

> "Julie" <joliffe DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:heIgi.76$4A1.10@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>> I would personally head for the Northern Rivers Beaches in NSW.
>> Beautiful clean water, great surf, long stretches of lovely white sand.
>>
>> It will be very hot anywhere in Queensland in December and the further
>> south you come the better the weather will be.
>>
>> Queensland beaches are nowhere near as good as Northern NSW.
>>
>> Julie


"Peter Webb" <webbfamily DeleteThis @DIESPAMDIEoptusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:46871a2f$0$14825$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
>
>
> Agreed, but the subject is Sunshine Coast swimming December.
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming December? 
Back to top
Login to vote
Caric

External


Since: Jul 02, 2007
Posts: 1



(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 4:49 pm
Post subject: Re: Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming December? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
On Jul 2, 7:59 am, "Ross" <rwanddem7NOS... DeleteThis @yahoo.com.au> wrote:
> What a load of Hog Wash, obviously written by some one who has very little
> life experience.

> The observation that some place is hotter than somewhere else is purely
> subjective

Oh really?

So the data on the Bureau of Meteorology's website showing the
December mean maximum temperatures for Cairns and Byron Bay - 31.4 and
26.4 degrees respectively - is purely subjective?

Must tell them that it's all hogwash and they're wasting our taxes.
 >> Stay informed about: Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming December? 
Back to top
Login to vote
Display posts from previous:   
   Trip Advisor (Home) -> Australia & New Zealand All times are: Pacific Time (US & Canada) (change)
Page 1 of 1

 
 You can post new topics in this forum
You can reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



[ Contact us | Terms of Service/Privacy Policy ]