Although the surface conditions weren’t fantastic, underwater was blue and clear! Wildfin had taken the students to South West Solitary Island while 2 Wild steamed out to the 30m vis at South Solitary. The abundance of marine life at both islands was amazing, Grey Nurse Sharks, Blue Grouper, Blue Lipped Anemone fish, Painted Crayfish, Moray…
DetailsAfter a much needed southerly the water at the Solitary Islands had improved greatly. Wildfin tucked in behind South West Solitary with Open Water Students, while 2 Wild punched it out to South Solitary Island with the certified divers and Advanced Open Water students, both boats had really good conditions at the islands and plenty…
DetailsToday’s diving started with some very poor visibility at the Southern end of the Island on Dive 1 and finished with reasonably clear 10-15 mtrs Vis around the Gap on Dive 2. Although it was a very low vis, they still saw heaps of Nudibranchs, a Lionfish and Wobbygongs on Dive 1. Dive 2 was…
DetailsWe have had a great week of diving South Solitary Island. Hammerheads and Leopard Sharks being just some of the highlights. Today a Leafy Scorpion Fish was spotted at Buchanan’s Wall, while a Crested Horn Shark Was snapped off the Southern end. Vis varying from 5 to 15m, temp 18-20c. We would like to thank…
DetailsOur boats Wildfin and 2Wild handle this NE wind and swell better than any over boat we have had, this made the trip out to South Solitary reasonably comfortable. Once at the island we tucked in at Buchanans Wall and The Gantry for both dives, there was plenty to see including Bullrays, Blue Lipped Anemone…
DetailsStudents and certified divers experience a number of sharks today, including a Hammer Head at South Solitary Island. Wild Fin and 2 Wild dived Buchanans Wall and The Gantry, where students completing their very first dive sighted a Shovel Nose Ray, Hammer Head Shark and also a Leopard Shark all in the same day! Also…
DetailsThe Jetty Dive fleet was filled to capacity today, as both boats steamed out for the mornings dives and also afternoon dive/snorkel trip to South Solitary Island. Buchanans Wall was the first entry where we were blessed with warm blue water, then follwed by a drift from Shark to The Gantry. Loads of marine life,…
DetailsSnorkelers and scuba divers filled up both our boats today, as we headed out to the Solitary Island Marine Parks we had Dolphins jumping next to the boat. The snorkelers headed to Split Solitary Island on 2Wild and then out to South Solitary Island to meet the scuba divers who were on WildFin. Plenty was…
DetailsWe were in full force today as both Wild Fin and 2 Wild steamed out to the Lighthouse, loaded with snorkelers and divers. Snorkelers enjoyed the Gantry, while divers explored Buchanans for their first and the Gantry as the second. Plenty of action under the sea, including ‘Barnie’ the Loggerhead Turtle, Black Cods, Groupers, Moray…
DetailsYet another merry day under the sea. Warm blue water made the day very special as we get ready for Christmas tomorrow. First entry was Buchanans and the second was a drift from Shark to The Gantry, seeing Grey Nurse Shark, Wobbygongs, Groupers, Turtles, Nudis, Lionfish, and a Moray Eel, a Bubble shell, Bull Rays,…
DetailsAnother great day of diving at South Solitary Island today. The massive Queensland Groper that was spotted yesterday was around again today. Hopefully she will hang around for a while longer. Today’s other highlights included Eagle Rays, Turtles, Black Cod, Painted Crayfish and what seemed like a billion schooling fish on the Boulder Wall. Vis…
DetailsThis morning Wildfin loaded up with divers and steamed out through blue waters to South Solitary for the days’ diving. On arriving at Shark Gutters we were greeted with the sight of something we hadn’t seen from the boat for some time… the bottom!! For Dive One our divers dropped in to Shark Gutters, Yellow…
DetailsOpen Water Students and snorkelers had a blast today out at South Solitary Island, everyone had close encounters with Turtles, Wobbygongs, and little Moray Eels. The visibility today was around 10-12m and there was still plenty to see on both dives. The certified divers made the most of the current and drifted from the top…
DetailsAfter a few days off the water due to strong wind, we were all very eager to get back out diving this morning! With our fingers crossed, our prayers were finally answered with warm blue water! Lots to see at Buchanan’s Wall. Yellow Box Fish, a Bullray, Green Turtles, Black Cod and an Abbotts Moray Eel.…
DetailsWith a calmer sea and a smaller group, Wild Fin hooned on out to South Solitary Lighthouse. First entry was Buchanan’s Wall and the second dive was a drift from Shark Gutters to the Gantry. Lots of activity around the dive sites, seeing Turtles, Bull rays, Groupers, Nudibranchs, Blue Angel Fish, Black Cod, Schooling Fish,…
DetailsWith a full boat, Wild Fin bounced on out to South Solitary Island. First stop was Buchanan’s Wall followed by the second dive at Cleaner station. It was a macro dive kind of day, seeing Wobbygongs, Nudibranchs, Schooling fish, Turtles, Crayfish, Anemone Fish, and plenty of Grey Nurse Sharks and some Giant Sponge Crabs. Vis…
DetailsToday again saw both boats heading out, with Wildfin heading to Split then South Solitary snorkelling, and 2 Wild heading to Split for two dives. First up saw our advanced course drop in on Mike’s Mooring for their navigation dive, several nudibranchs were seen along with a long white line. For the second dive we…
DetailsToday we had both boats out and about! Wildfin went to Split and then South Solitary Island with the Marine Studies class from Toormina High School and the students from Maclean High School completing their PADI Advanced Open Water Course were aboard 2 Wild! Lots to see on both dives. Turtles, Lionfish, Clownfish, Blue Tangs,…
DetailsCalm seas and blue skies made for a magic day of diving at South Solitary Island. The visibility was quite patchy today, varying from 5-15m in some areas. Plenty of Turtles, Grey Nurse, Bullrays, Black Cod and schooling Jewfish were just some of the highlights! Temp 19c. Congratulations to Helena and Elsa on completing your…
DetailsHeading out to South Solitary Island there were a few of us were expecting limited visibility but Buchanan’s Wall had a pleasant 10-15 metres, divers saw a few turtles, Black Cod and a very curious Numb-ray!!! Dive two had the certified divers descend on to 4-6 Grey Nurse hanging around Shark Gutters mooring before making…
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