What is stinger season?

While marine stingers may be present throughout the entire year in tropical Queensland, the risk associated with these two types of potentially dangerous jellyfish are higher during the 'marine stinger season' that typically runs from November through to May.

What is stinger season in Australia?

Stingers are found in the oceans of tropical Australia all year round, however, between the months of October to May are when they are at their highest numbers. Stingers do not discriminate, although there are some specifics that they prefer.

What is stinger season in Whitsundays?

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.

Where are stingers in Australia?

Stingers are most commonly found around the top of Australia, but contrary to popular belief they can travel as far south as Sydney and Melbourne. The most commonly found species of stingers at the Great Barrier Reef are the Box Jellyfish and the Irukandji.

Where do stingers start in Queensland?

Stinger Season (harmful marine jellyfish) usually starts here in the far north Queensland around late October ending in May when the waters cool down. It is when jellyfish species, in and around the Great Barrier Reef, come to this area because of the warm, tropical waters.

Stinger season opens in Australia

Does Noosa have stinger season?

Hi, No worries with stingers south of the tropics. Noosa is way south. Just sharks.

How far south are stingers in Qld?

This includes marine stingers some of which are dangerous, most famously the box jellyfish and Irukandji. These can be found around Tropical North Queensland along the coast as far south as Gladstone, from around October/ November to May/ June.

What time of year are jellyfish most active?

Generally speaking, many seacoasts have jellyfish of one kind or another along them any time of year. In the U.S. and many other places, jellyfish stings are more common in the summer, but that's mainly simply because more people are in the water then.

What months are stinger season in Cairns?

From the first of November until the start of May, the stinger nets are out around Cairns and Port Douglas. Those hitting the beach should be sure to only swim in patrolled areas and to look for the comforting colours of the red and yellow flags.

Is it safe to swim at Cairns beaches?

The beach is very safe for swimming and like all Aussie beaches has lifeguards on duty and, in our tropical summer from November to May, a stinger-proof enclosure for protected swimming.

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 I need a stinger suit in Airlie 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 stingers at Airlie Beach?

Stinger Season comes around every year in Airlie Beach during the warmer months. From October to May, we find ourselves sharing the water with various types of venomous jellyfish. Irukandji, box jellyfish and bluebottles thrive here in Airlie's warm, tropical waters.

Can you swim in stinger season?

Stingers love the tropical summer weather and can be found in the waters around Cairns from November to May. Swimmers should exercise caution in the water during these months, and beaches may be closed if the risk of stingers is great. You should never enter the water if the beach is closed.

What is stinger season in Qld?

While marine stingers may be present throughout the entire year in tropical Queensland, the risk associated with these two types of potentially dangerous jellyfish are higher during the 'marine stinger season' that typically runs from November through to May.

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.

When can you not swim in Cairns?

Yes you can swim in Cairns beaches, however it can be very dangerous between the months of November – May. Most locals would recommend swimming in freshwater lagoons, lakes and waterfalls to avoid crocodiles, jellyfish and other dangerous animals in the sea.

Do I need a stinger suit in Cairns?

We highly recommend wearing the stinger suits – regardless of the time of year – as it will not only protect you from cairns jellyfish stings, but also provide sun protection in the tropical climate. Snorkellers do not need to fear cairns jellyfish on the Great Barrier Reef. Jellyfish are found around the world.

Which Cairns beaches have stinger nets?

Beaches With Stinger Nets Around Cairns and Port Douglas

You'll also find stinger nets at Palm Cove, Clifton Beach, Yorkey's Knob, Holloways Beach, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach and Ellis Beach, most beaches in the area.

How do you avoid getting stung by a jellyfish?

How do swimmers avoid jellyfish?

How do you repel jellyfish?

You can wear protective clothing to create a barrier between your skin and jellyfish, and you can also use a special lotion that protects your skin. Yes, there's actually a jellyfish repellent-like product! Simply apply Safe Sea^® Jellyfish Sting Protective Lotion to all exposed skin before heading out into the water.

Is it safe to swim in Queensland?

Queensland's beaches are great places to swim and surf, but be aware that sharks inhabit our coastline as well as estuaries, rivers, creeks, canals and streams. We recommend you swim between the flags at patrolled beaches that have shark control equipment in place.

Can you swim in Qld in summer?

Stingers are in the tropical waters during summer months - so anywhere north of Bundaberg is not safe to swim without a stinger suit. This is also where the Great Barrier Reef begins, but you can visit Lady Elliot Island in summer and snorkel without worry of stingers.

Can you swim at 1770 in summer?

Enjoy warm, dry, sunny winters and the summer temperatures rarely exceed 32 degrees celsius. Over 300 days of sunshine, you won't want to leave! Year round swimming, surfing, diving and fishing!