Is the Whitsundays good in May?

Is the Whitsundays good in May?

Happy days! The Whitsundays’ summer season runs from December into March: expect average daily maximums hovering around 30°C, cooling off in the tropical rain. The spring and autumn shoulder seasons are a mixed bag: November can be hot and wet, while May is usually comfortably dry.

Can you swim in the Whitsundays in February?

Again, it’s important to wear a stinger suit during stinger season to minimize your chances of being stung, but during the other months, boardies and bikinis are fine (even in winter months the water doesn’t get cold, it averages 26 degrees Celsius!).

Can you swim in the Whitsundays in January?

You can swim on Hamilton Island throughout the year. We’re a tropical island location and the water temp is good all year round. With the water staying quite warm, even in the winter months.

Is January a good time to visit Whitsundays?

January to March is the ‘rainy’ season and a great time to secure a bargain holiday! Of course during these months we get some very nice weather. Expect it to be hot and humid with regular showers but very enjoyable on the water, amongst the sea breezes.

Are there sharks in the Whitsundays?

The most common sharks you will spot in the Whitsundays are reef sharks, including Blacktips, Whitetips and Wobbegongs. These shark species are largely shy and non-aggressive, fleeing quickly at the sight of swimmers.

Is there crocodiles in Whitsundays?

There are not usually crocodiles found in The Whitsundays. Crocodiles very rarely venture out to sea as they prefer muddy water for hunting. Crocodiles are also territorial animals that will generally never venture more than a few kilometres from their home.

Are there jellyfish in the Whitsundays?

The Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park provide the perfect home environment for a huge variety of marine life, including a number of different jellyfish species. During this period, jellyfish can be found in the waters around the mainland, islands and occasionally out at the reef.

Can you swim in the ocean at Daydream Island?

However, you can still swim, snorkel and scuba dive the spectacular waters and Great Barrier Reef, just be sure to wear a stinger suit.

Can you swim in Airlie Beach?

There are two swimming beaches in the town of Airlie Beach itself, Airlie Beach and Boathaven Beach. Boathaven Beach is a new public beach, built when the Port of Airlie marina was developed. It has soft, white sand, and a swimming enclosure in summer, with ample parking adjacent.

Are there Box jellyfish at Whitehaven Beach?

Remember, though many species of jellyfish are harmless, we must be very aware that the Irukandji, box jellyfish and other more dangerous species are found in the Whitsundays.

Can you swim on Whitehaven Beach?

The short answer is yes! The balmy tropical waters surrounding Whitehaven Beach remain at a pretty constant 26 degrees year-round and the picture-perfect setting makes this one of the best places to swim in the Whitsundays.

Is Whitehaven Beach Safe?

This is a relatively safe beach as long as you can swim. The waves are usually low and the water calm, however it is deep right off the beach at high tide and off the bar at low tide. Many tourists attempt to swim to and from the boats; make sure you are a strong swimmer if doing so.

What happens when you get stung by a irukandji jellyfish?

The symptoms of an Irukandji jellyfish sting are not immediate and may appear 5 to 45 minutes after the initial sting. Signs and symptoms can include: • severe backache or headache • shooting pains in their muscles, chest and abdomen • nausea • anxiety • restlessness • vomiting • breathing difficulties.

What does it feel like to be stung by irukandji?

The symptoms include excruciating pain, predominately lower back and abdominal, headache, nausea, vomiting and a feeling of impending doom. “The doom is hard to explain but they’re absolutely terrified and look like they’re terrified,” Dr Phillips said.

Can you die from a blue bottle sting?

Jellyfish sting symptoms Where the jellyfish tentacles have made contact with the person’s skin, there will usually be severe pain and a red or purple whip-like lesion. In rare cases, the person’s heart may stop, causing death. It’s therefore very dangerous and risky to have contact with this jellyfish.

What does a bluebottle sting feel like?

A sting from a bluebottle causes an immediate sharp pain and acute inflammatory skin reaction, which has a linear appearance (Figure 1). The pain is worsened if the tentacles are moved or the area rubbed. The intense pain can last from minutes to many hours, and can be followed by a dull ache involving the joints.

Do you put vinegar on a blue bottle sting?

To vinegar or not to vinegar? However, vinegar should NOT be applied to a bluebottle sting, as it can actually stimulate the discharge and cause further pain. If stung by a blue bottle, you should rinse well with seawater to remove the microscopic stinging cells, then use hot water or ice for the pain.