Do you have to wear a stinger suit at Whitehaven Beach?

1) Wear a stinger suit

Stinger suits (wetsuits) are provided to each guest, at little or no cost, to minimise any risk of being stung whilst in the Whitsundays waters. It is important to wear your wetsuit during any water-based activities, including swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving!

Are there jellyfish at Whitehaven Beach?

Yes, it is a beautiful beach with white sand and clear water, but you have to be really careful when you are there to avoid jellyfish. The tour operators highly recommend that you wear a stinger suit for protection.

Do you need a stinger suit Hamilton Island?

We will also let you know that if you are entering the water, we recommend wearing a stinger suit and while it is your own personal preference to do so, we do let you know that wearing one will reduce your risk of stings. Suits are $5 to hire from 8.00am-4:45pm at the Beach Sports Hut on Catseye Beach.

Does Whitsundays have stingers?

Stinger season in the Whitsundays runs from late October to May. The warm tropical waters in the Whitsundays and around the Great Barrier Reef are the right conditions for stingers. However, being stung by a jellyfish is an infrequent occurrence.

Can you swim on Whitehaven Beach?

Swim in the pristine ocean

It's possible to swim at Whitehaven Beach year-round thanks to the tropical waters sitting at a delightful 26 degrees. The shores are shallow, making Whitehaven a safe beach to swim off.

Whitehaven Beach - Fashionable Stinger Suit

Does Whitehaven Beach have stingers?

There are no lifeguards. Most islands have no fresh water available. There is no mobile phone reception at Whitehaven Beach or Tongue Point. Dangerous marine stingers, sharks and crocodiles can be in the sea at all times of the year.

Are there stingers on Whitehaven Beach?

If you choose to swim here just remember that there can be strong tidal currents and shifting sand shoals at this end of the beach. From October to May when the water temperature is warmer in the Whitsundays, it is important to be aware that there may be an increase in the number of harmful marine stingers around.

Do I need a stinger suit in the Whitsundays?

You can see jellyfish in the Whitsundays all year round, but there's a lot more of them around this time. It's recommended to wear a stinger suit (a lightweight suit made from nylon or spandex) to protect yourself from harmful stings when swimming, snorkelling or doing other water activities.

Do you have to wear a stinger suit in the Whitsundays?

1) Wear a stinger suit

Stinger suits (wetsuits) are provided to each guest, at little or no cost, to minimise any risk of being stung whilst in the Whitsundays waters. It is important to wear your wetsuit during any water-based activities, including swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving!

Where can I not swim in the Whitsundays?

Naturally formed Heart Reef is located in The Whitsundays, the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef, however, you can not swim or snorkel here. We recommend enjoying a scenic flight over Heart Reef either by helicopter or seaplane, for a brilliant photographic opportunity.

Do stinger suits work against jellyfish?

Stinger Suit

Stinger suits are full-body suits designed to protect the body from the stings of dangerous jellyfish. They are much lighter than wetsuits, and a perfectly suited to the Great Barrier Reefs tropical waters. The suits have been engineered to prevent jellyfish tentacles from gripping to you.

Are there sharks at the Whitsundays?

The most common sharks around the Whitsunday islands are harmless reef sharks such as Whitetips, Blacktips and Wobbegongs (an aboriginal name meaning shaggy beard). It's highly likely that when you meet a shark while snorkelling or diving, they will swim away.

Are there crocodiles near Hamilton Island?

There is also a wildlife park on Hamilton Island, which houses another saltwater crocodile, so enquire with us how to visit for the day or overnight to watch these incredible apex predators.

What do you wear under a stinger suit?

Also Jacqueline, just so you understand, you don't need anything thick to protect you from the stingers. Back in the 70's people in FNQ were wearing pantyhose as protection - that is all you need, so don't be concerned that your stinger suit is quite thin. Cheers.

How do you treat an Irukandji bite?

Wash the sting site with sea water and remove any tentacles. Immerse the sting or run hot water on the skin for 20 minutes. Make sure the hot water will not burn the person. It should be as hot as they can tolerate — around 45 degrees Celsius.

Does Hamilton Island have stingers?

Do you get stingers on Hamilton Island? Summer is traditionally stinger season in Tropical North Queensland, however on Hamilton Island, being as far offshore as we are, we do not have a problem with the Box Jellyfish.

Is there box jellyfish in Airlie Beach?

Irukandji, box jellyfish and bluebottles thrive here in Airlie's warm, tropical waters. These little stingers like to hang out closer to the coast as well as in mangroves or estuaries (however, can still be found further out to sea). They are pushed into our waters due to strong winds and currents from the north.

What should you wear to prevent jellyfish stings?

The following tips can help you avoid jellyfish stings: Wear a protective suit. When swimming or diving in areas where jellyfish stings are possible, wear a wet suit or other protective clothing. Diving stores sell protective "skin suits" or "stinger suits" made of thin, high-tech fabric.

Does Airlie Beach have stinger nets?

Whitsunday Regional Council currently has two marine stinger nets in operation at the popular swimming locations of Cannonvale Beach and Boathaven Beach (also known as New Beach) in Airlie Beach.

Are there crocodiles in Airlie Beach?

The simple answer is no, there are not commonly crocodile sightings in Airlie Beach. However, it has happened. Most commonly, crocodiles that are spotted around the Airlie Beach area are in marinas such as Coral Sea Marina. While it is extremely rare, it can always be a possibility.

How common are Irukandji?

What are my chances of getting stung by an Irukandji? Rare. Out of the millions of “people days” each year in the Great Barrier Reef waters, in a particularly bad year, only around 100 Irukandji stings occur in Queensland which require medical treatment.

What does stinger suit look like?

The North Queensland version of a onesie is the stinger suit. They are full-length one-piece lycra suits with a hood and gloves that cover your whole body except for your face. They are oh-so-practical, but to be honest, even Australian beauties like Miranda Kerr would be struggling to pull off the look.

Can you swim in the water in Whitsundays?

Can You Swim In The Whitsundays? The short answer is, yes! The Whitsundays are one of nature's biggest playgrounds with 74 islands, dozens of beaches and kilometres of reefs teeming with marine life. Unparalleled in its appeal to snorkelers, scuba divers and boaties, it is an aquatic paradise!

Are there sharks near Hamilton Island?

A girl and a elderly woman have been bitten by a shark in the Whitsundays, continuing a spate of attacks in the popular north Queensland region. The pair had been in shallow waters at Catseye Beach on Hamilton Island when they were attacked about 9.30am on Thursday, a Queensland ambulance spokesman says.

Does China own Hamilton Island?

Hamilton Island was purchased by Australian winemaker Bob Oatley in 2003. Since it's purchase the island has been transformed into one of the world's best holiday destinations.