Look for, and observe, warning signs. Where provided - swim in stinger resistant enclosures. Do not interfere with stinger-resistant enclosures nets , or sit on floating pontoons.
Swimming enclosures afford a high degree of protection, however, they are stinger resistant not stinger proof. Wear protective clothing wet suit or lycra body suit. Don't swim when beaches are closed. Enter water slowly Chironex Box Jellyfish will often swim away from people given the opportunity and time. Symptoms for Irukandji stings may take minutes to develop, if in doubt seek medical aid.
Tourists use it right through stinger season. The net is occasionally closed in stormy weather. Things are safer on the Great Barrier Reef, your chances of encountering stingers are very small. All reef charter boats have head to toe Stinger Suits on board for snorkellers to hire or use.
This is perfectly normal in Australia, many kids wear them at any time of year. The stinger suits serve a dual purpose, we also use them to protect our kids from the sun.
The lifeguards drag the net, usually every day, to check for any unwanted visitors. Out on the reef the risk of marine stingers is even lower but most reef boats carry stinger suits to loan or hire to all passengers. If you are snorkelling on The Great Barrier Reef you will be required to wear one. Stinger suits are also a very good idea to protect your children from the harsh Queensland sun.
Thousands of visitors swim from Four Mile Beach all year round and problems are very rare. To be safe, take precautions:. For my family, we reduced our sea swimming in season, after all, we lived here all year round and could swim any time. We continued to visit the reef and felt very safe, stingers like to hang out near the coastal estuaries. If you are staying at any of the Port Douglas hotels , chances are you will have a pool.
But there are also nearby fresh water swimming spots to try. Most places in Port, from campsites to hostels, have their own pools. The pool at The Sheraton Grand Mirage is even bigger. There are some really lovely places to swim around Port Douglas, some of the hotels allow visitors to use their pools if they are buying food or drinks and Mossman Gorge click here for rainforest swimming information is just up the road, perfect for a cooling dip in an icy cold rainforest stream.
There is also a small waterpark in Cairns, see this post on places to get wet in the area. There are a few natural rainforest swimming spots nearby, we particularly enjoy Crystal Cascades. Stinger season is just one of the costs of living in the tropics , sharing our lives with deadly but fascinating creatures, crocodiles , snakes, and spiders.
Four Mile beach, our home, is beautiful, but once the dangerous jellyfish arrive and stinger season starts, just use a bit of common sense.
They know the beach and know when the risk is high, they will tell you. Thank you for visiting, this is one of the most popular and well-used page on our website. Would you tell me in the comments how we can improve it and help you with Stinger Season or Far North Queensland even more?
Have a great time! Want more information, try our Australia Travel Blog page. Looove this page and all the effort you have put into this!! Currently looking to go up there for a 5 day trip in june. Just our 4year old, hubby and me. Any great ideas especially for 4 year olds? We live in Melbourne and i personally can not waaait to experience tropical landscapes. Thank you, Charlotte. Glad to be helpful. In June just remember it could be kinda chilly-ish in the water.
Some swimming pools will be cold too. Currently, we still have issues thanks to lockdown with restaurants not being able to open at all or only being open on weekends, no staff etc. Boats aren't necessarily running every day, so book. I can't see much changing by June unfortunately. Prices for car hire have been crazy too. It's usually best not to pick up a car from the airport, but right now, it's the only place you can get one. It's a terrible rip-off.
A lot of our decent shops closed too and won't be back until the international tourists are back. Hopefully by the end of this year we can all start living our lives again. I am planning on travelling in May or June and was very much wanting to swim in the ocean with my children. Would it be safer to swim with the nets in place in May or after the stinger season is over in June?
I would make sure everyone was wearing stinger suits. Kate, plenty of people swim in the nets without incident. If the sea is rough the nets may be closed, but that's not common. Last year the nets were also closed for a while because people were stung in the nets, but mostly, they're open and people use them.
It did seem to be a very bad year for stingers last year, fingers crossed this year won't be. Stinger season now officially starts in November, from next week the stinger nets will be in place.
Thanks for the great read. We are right now in australia and noticed that most of the beaches we go to are completely empty ever since we left Hervey Bay to go north. We are so many beaches, today at Mackay, but we are very hesitant to go and take a swim. Depending on how much toxin the jellyfish injects and how long the person goes without medical treatment, the fatality time varies. If you do get stung, vinegar can help to stop the stinging cells of a jellyfish encounter, and the person should seek medical intervention by a trained professional.
These types of stings are rare, but being informed can help you avoid an unpleasant experience during your next snorkeling adventure. If you want to experience the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef and these beautiful animals, book a tour with a reputable touring company.
It is entirely possible to snorkel with jellyfish and stay safe while doing so. Stinger Season Port Douglas. Down Under Tours uses cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
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