#wetsuits Melbourne

[divegearaustralia]

Explore Snorkeling Gear in Sydney: Recommended Gear for Ready, Set, Go

If you don't let your worry and terror get the better of you during your snorkeling gear in Sydney, snorkelling is good for your cardiovascular health. By raising your heart rate, snorkelling helps to strengthen the muscles of your heart and reduces your chance of developing conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart failure.

Disclosing The Advantages of Donning Complete Wetsuit

Full wetsuits in Melbourne have become indispensable equipment in the fast-paced world of aquatic sports and activities, and they have many advantages beyond their practical use. Originally intended to offer protection, increased buoyancy, and thermal insulation, complete wetsuits have come to represent comfort, effectiveness, and safety in a wide range of water-based activities.

This essay examines the many benefits of donning a complete wetsuit and highlights how they enhance the experience of participating in water sports. This function allows water aficionados to enjoy their favourite pastimes whatever the outside temperature, which is especially helpful in chilly areas or throughout the winter months.

Both Lightness and Total Safety While Exploring

When compared to swimming without a suit, the diver may move more quickly because to the buoyancy of the suit. The diver will feel less of a metabolic drain in the water if they are exerting themselves less.

It is simpler to remain afloat and requires less effort to maintain an appropriate position in the water because of the increased buoyancy provided by the trapped barrier of liquid between the body and the wetsuit.

Longer immersion times are a result of the complete wetsuit’s thermal insulation. Water lovers don't have to worry about pain or the crippling effects of exposure to cold water for extended periods when they spend time in the water. Longer sessions result in more rewarding and pleasurable aquatic activities, such as diving, snorkelling, and surfing.

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[callingallbutterflies]

Tomorrow is our Permanent Address

Chasing that Feeling - Tomorrow by Together | Night Changes - One Direction | Melbourne at night | Accidental light - Sleeping at Last | Exit West - Mohsin Hamid | untitled - callingallbutterflies | Thanksgiving 2006 - Ocean Vuong | Wetsuit - The Vaccines | Ignition - Lou Conboy | Starting Line - Luke Hemming | Multiple works - Joël Andrianomearisoa | Snow and Dirty Rain - Richard Siken

[babolat85]

The Sims 4: Down Under

**I asked AI to come up with an Australia themed Expansion Pack**

This expansion pack would add a new world based on suburban and coastal Australia. The world would include neighborhoods inspired by Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, and the Great Barrier Reef.

New Gameplay Features:

Surfing - Sims can surf at various beaches around the world and can enter surf competitions. Different quality surfboards impact performance.

Wildlife - The new world includes native Australian animals like kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, and more that Sims can interact with.

Conservationist Career - Sims can become conservationists and work to protect endangered habitats and species. They can also volunteer at wildlife shelters.

Bondi Beach Lifeguard Career - Sims can become Bondi lifeguards and rescue other Sims while maintaining the beach.

Woohoo in the Bush - Sims can Woohoo in designer tents at campgrounds around the world.

New Build/Buy Objects:

Australia-themed decor like boomerangs, didgeridoos, Aboriginal art, and more.

Beach/surf items like surfboards, wetsuits, beach towels, etc.

Australian suburban architecture and furniture.

New Create-a-Sim Features:

Australian-inspired everyday fashion like boardshorts, bikinis, "Aussie salon" haircuts, and accessories.

Surfer fashion like rash guards, boardshorts, flip flops.

Iconic Australian costumes like Steve Irwin's khakis and crocodile hunter hat.

Now I wish it was a thing...

[officialgritty]

How I Would Humble NHL Players

An essay written by bigboigritty. 

I would humble hockey players the only way I know how to, by sending them to Australia. Let’s suppose that they have decided to hold the All Star game over here (forget about it’s usual date) (forget that some players I have listed below might not be invited) (and while you're at it, please forget that Australia’s rinks are Not Good).

I think that they would suffer but in an entertaining way so it’s fine. 

First of all, their biggest concern is getting sunburnt. It would effect all of their dumb asses but I’m particularly worried about Pierre-Luc Dubois and Mitch Marner. Boys are practically translucent. Vince Dunn would be fine, he’d probably wear a shirt most of the time which is a very smart decision. 

You may wonder why I didn’t mention Nolan Patrick because I am a certified slut for him, well I don't think he would have a problem. He would spend most of the time inside and when he joins the others, I think his Virgo ass would reapply sunscreen. Maybe he would burn slightly but I don't think it'd be enough to make him uncomfortable. 

Another thing that I think they will gain from this experience is a higher pain tolerance. Now you’re probably thinking, “Zoe they are NHL players so they can handle pain.” Wrong.

Real pain is running barefoot on cement at theme parks while you race to get to the next ride. Also getting into the car and having to avoid touching every piece of metal to not get branded like a cow. Or better yet, when the heat gets so bad that there’s a black out because everyone has their air conditioning turned on.

Don’t get me wrong, I know that other countries have scary animals but I would pay to see them panic over ours. Crocodiles here can grow up to 5.2 metres / 17 feet. We have a box jellyfish season where it’s advised to avoid swimming or wear wetsuits for coverage. Funnel web spiders can survive underwater for hours by trapping air bubbles around their skin. We have several of the worlds deadliest snakes present across the country. 

Listen, I don't want anyone to get injured but the constant fear that they would have when doing anything would be enough to make me happy.

My biggest question is who would survive in the shady areas, who would survive the eshays?

Under no circumstances can you look them in the eyes or cross their path. They are not to be feared individually but in groups caution is advised. I think the players would attempt to assert dominance and that is simply not an option. You are better off to ignore the eshay.

Nolan would have no issues here if im being honest. He is big and I don't think they’d find it worth it to fuck with him. But you know who they would target? Matthew Tkachuk. “Where are you going pretty boy?” “Oi braa did we hurt your feelings ya pussy cunt?” They would make fun of his hair in particular. 

Travis Konecny would be an eshay. I don't think I need to make further comment. (So would Louis Tomlinson but I am not a 1D account and I will continue to repeat that until it’s true.)

I would also give them a few iconic tasks to get the true Australian experience. Activities for the ‘vacation’ include triathlon events, beach flags, bush walking and climbing the harbour bridge. They could attend a cricket match but they tend to like golf so unfortunately they would probably enjoy this :(

AFL is an extremely popular sport here and I think they would loose their shit when they learn the rules of this game. No protective equipment is used other than mouthguards, that's it. That’s all you get. And jumping onto other players for leverage is encouraged. I would thoroughly enjoy the fights that would break out because of this.

Another task would be to use a map to make their way to a servo for a slurpee. The catch is that they will be required to pass through multiple alleyways. Also, the season is Spring, it’s swooping season mother fuckers. Let’s see how brave you are when birds chase you down the block. Personally I don’t think any of them would pass this test, maybe McDavid because the birds may not be able to detect a heartbeat.

Australian food would disgust them, I just know it. Things that they would need to try are a Bunnings sausage sanga, fairy bread, lamingtons, baked beans on toast, Milo and Vegemite. Because I’m me I would give them no butter with their Vegemite. 

An after thought I had was money so I’m editing this to include it. Everything here is EXPENSIVE so they would need to learn how to budget. Upon doing research, Canadians would be fine but the Americans will be mad.

1000 CAD = 1019 AUD

1000 USD = 1297 AUD

Another after thought was the fact that they won’t be able to drive (or at least drive well) here. We drive on the left and not the right, same goes for walking paths too. I can sense a lot of them bumping into people.

Where I think players would live based on vibes alone:

Carter Hart and Vince Dunn: North Shore Beaches, NSW. Daddy’s money. Carter probably did Nippers whereas Vince was a skater boy. 

Travis Konecny: Darwin, NT. Would 100% live there and enjoy it. He would try to conduct crocodile tours but gets assigned to feeding the baby crocs and doing shows for little kids. 

Tyson Barrie: Perisher, NSW. One of the only ski resorts we have to offer, major friendly mountain man energy.

Nolan Patrick: Byron Bay, NSW. @antoineroussel enlightened me, steering away from my original thought of Katoomba, NSW. Byron Bay is a magnet for hippies and links rainforest to the ocean. Chris Hemsworth and his family also live there.

William Nylander: Perth, WA. I don’t know much about Perth other than they wouldn’t shut up about partying while the other states had to quarantine. For some reason, I also associate Perth with Tik Tok. 

Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid: Melbourne CBD, VIC. These two would live in the same apartment building in the city, Connor one level above Sidney. It’s the most boring looking block of them all and Crosby would send in complaints to the landlord about McDavid pacing during the night.

Tyler Seguin: Surfers Paradise, QLD. Party central, not many people are actually from this area and he would be sure to tell absolutely everyone that he was. I also think he would get a Meter Maid tattoo, specifically on his leg. Has definitely slept on the beach before because he couldn’t find his way home.

Jamie Benn: Hobart, TAS. Tasmania is usually forgotten about. Another one with mountain man energy except he is more creepy than friendly.

Mitch Marner: Fitzroy, VIC. @antoineroussel is responsible for this one too. Hipster central, makes you question how the hell someone so young can have so much money. Would chug $45 wine and not blink an eye.

(honourable mentions include = Sammy Blais: Hobart, Tas. Once again no comment on Tasmania. TJ Oshie: Cairns, QLD. Would do reef tours. Haydn Fleury: Western Sydney, NSW. Haydn would 100% own a ute or a white holden commodore and you can’t tell me otherwise. Roman Josi: Adelaide, SA. Small town history teacher vibes.)

I have attached a handy map for those who may need it.

In conclusion, the NHL should send their players over here to teach them some manners and while they’re at it, management should bring themselves too. Nolan Patrick could pass as an Australian if he built up a tan. (So does Nylander in this picture but we won’t talk about that.) Come over anytime baby, I’m free. 

Glossary

Servo - A service station, also known as a petrol or gas station. Example: 7/11

Theme park - An amusement park. Can be said in reference to both normal parks and water parks and usually means those in QLD. Example: Six Flags

Swooping season - August to October in Australia. When birds attack and chase humans and / or pets for getting close to their babies. Magpies are notoriously bad for this. 

Bunnings sausage sanga - A cheap feed / meal found at the front of a hardware and gardening store called Bunnings. Made up of white bread, sausage, onion and your choice of sauce.

Fairy bread - White bread with margarine and topped with 100s and 1000s / sprinkles. 

Meter Maids - Women who work along the beach dressed in gold bikinis. They top up parking meters to save tourists from getting fined and will often stop for photos. 

Nippers - Surf lifesaving programs carried out for children between 5 and 14. 

Ute - A pick up truck.

Eshay - A person who partakes in drug use, graffiti, listens to EDM and targets victims in groups. Below is the typical style of an eshay. 

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[anonsally]

Replying to replies from my trip!

Replies are in reverse chronological order... Also, sorry for not replying to these sooner, but the trip was very busy and hectic!

normallyparenthetical replied to your post “Day 15 in New Zealand: Taieri Gorge Scenic Railway”

Fly well and safely tomorrow!

Thanks!! We flew safely, though catching our connection in Auckland was a really close call due to the delay in our Dunedin-Auckland flight. But the important thing is, we made it home safely, as did all of our luggage.

normallyparenthetical replied to your post “Day 14 in New Zealand: Orokonui Ecosanctuary”

Bingo! It sounds like you've had a wonderful trip.

It really was a fabulous trip! Thanks for following along!

lies replied to your post “Day 13 in New Zealand: Otago Peninsula”

Highly r. to my i.! And that’s fascinating about the F/F albatross pair and the same-sex penguin pairs.

Isn’t it?! And you get these anti-marriage-equality jerks saying same-sex marriage is “unnatural”, yet we see it in nature all the time. And albatrosses are monogamous and usually stay with the same mate until one of them dies. 

normallyparenthetical replied to your post “Day 11 in New Zealand: Christchurch and little blue penguins in...”

Penguins! Also, I really liked the Cardboard Cathedral when I was there in December, and respect the way they really lean into it with the merchandise. I was a ring-in on a Catholic music tour, and most of the other tour participants were much less impressed with the "temporary" building.

Penguins! I love them! 

I am not Catholic (at all), but I was interested to see the Cardboard Cathedral because of having seen the ruined cathedral and ... just conceptually. I thought it worked pretty well. It felt light and ... well, it felt like a real church. 

normallyparenthetical replied to your post “Day 13 in New Zealand: Otago Peninsula”

Albatross!

Albatross! :D I had forgotten all about that sketch.

lies replied to your post “Day 12 in New Zealand: Whitestone Cheese factory, Moeraki Boulders,...”

Also agree that your competent-to-incompetent ratio is impressively high for the day. Another accomplishment: providing ongoing much-appreciated bird-related coverage for the benefit of foolish followers on the other side of the world.

Always happy to provide bird-related content for you, @lies!

scribblinaway replied to your post “Day 12 in New Zealand: Whitestone Cheese factory, Moeraki Boulders,...”

I think driving on the left side of the road is a huge accomplishment!

Thanks! I am proud of myself for this, actually. It is really, really hard to orient oneself to the middle of the road when sitting on the other side of the car.

flutish replied to your post “Day 11 in New Zealand: Christchurch and little blue penguins in...”

You're just going from awesome to awesome! I actually didn't end up stopping in Oamaru at all (drove straight through it!), but I saw little blue penguins outside of Melbourne, which was also pretty cool. Are you going to Dunedin/Otago Peninsula and the yellow-eyed penguins there?

The whole trip was awesome! The itinerary was largely planned with penguins in mind. As you presumably know by now, we did indeed go to Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula to see the yellow-eyed penguins! And it’s so sad how threatened they are. But hopefully something can be done. The local population seems pretty committed to trying to protect them.

amarguerite replied to your post “Day 11 in New Zealand: Christchurch and little blue penguins in...”

Omg that sounds like the most adorable thing

They (the little blue penguins) were so, so cute. 

amarguerite replied to your post “Day 10 in New Zealand: swimming with dolphins!”

That sounds incredible!!!

That was a pretty amazing experience even for me on the boat, and was presumably even more intense for the people who swam with the dolphins. 

flutish replied to your post “Day 10 in New Zealand: swimming with dolphins!”

The swimming really is magical (like honestly, top things I've ever done in my life), but it seems like you got to see a lot of other stuff (mating?!) that the swimmers probably couldn't and honestly, they're just so INVOLVED that just being out there is so fun. <3

Well, once the swimmers were back on board the boat did stay out for a while longer so everyone could get photos and watch the dolphins some more. But I couldn’t possibly have swum; I’m not confident enough in the water or with a snorkel, and that is even aside from the issue of the water being so cold (even in a wetsuit).

lies replied to your post “Day 7 in New Zealand: Marlborough Sounds”

This sounds like an amazing day.

Oh, yes, that day on the boat and islands was terrific. 

flutish replied to your post “Day 6 in New Zealand: ferry to Picton!”

Dolphins!!!

Dolphins! I think those (the ones I briefly saw from the ferry) might’ve been a different kind than the ones we saw later in the trip, but I didn’t get a good enough look to know for sure.

flutish replied to your post “Day 5 in New Zealand: Wellington/conference”

Yay yay all of this sounds lovely and I can't wait to hear about your South Island adventures! <3

They were great!

llamapunk replied to your post “At airport!”

I hope there will be a Sock Review at some point!

So, I brought wool and cotton socks for most of the days, and that turned out to be a good thing, because for a while it was warmer than I was expecting and wool would’ve been too warm, but by the end it was definitely too cold for cotton. So it was good I had both options. 8 pairs did not get worn.

flutish replied to your post “flutish replied to your post “Day 2 in New Zealand: Wellington” ...”

I'm glad you're there too and hope you have a fun rest-of-conference! <3

The conference was good, especially once I had given my talk! Most of the people are not analysing their data in ways I necessarily find interesting or convincing, but the questions they’re asking are compelling. So I was glad I went, though I probably could have made more of an effort at networking. 

camillavirgil replied to your post “Day 2 in New Zealand: Wellington”

Hooray!!!

Yay!!!

[allaroundmelbourne]

These swimmers plunge into the Yarra River in inner Melbourne most mornings, but is it safe?

It's still dark, the water is 10.4 degrees Celsius and the centre of Melbourne is just 4 kilometres away.

But that doesn't stop a group of intrepid swimmers taking the plunge into the Yarra River at inner-city Fairfield most mornings.

It is fairly common to see people swimming in the river further upstream, but not so close to the city, where the water can be affected by more pollutants.

On this morning at Deep Rock, the swimmers are more worried about the cold. Some wear beanies, gloves or booties – but there are no wetsuits.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-28/swimming-in-the-yarra-river-inner-melbourne-challenges/101188500

[europeanexperience]

23 July 2018 Today I was definitely in my happy place-nothing like kayaking out to the caverns near S’Agaró, Spain, putting on my mask, and diving into the depths of the Mediterranean for an underwater adventure. Reading reviews prior to booking our excursion, my expectations weren’t high in terms of biodiversity after living in the Virgin Islands, but I must say, I was quite impressed. Waking up at 8:00, we ventured over to Plaça d’Antonio López, where we met Elana, our Barcelona Excursions tour guide, who took twenty-two other adventurous hikers and snorkelers as well as us an hour and twenty minutes north of Barcelona to S’Agaró, Spain. Upon arrival, we broke up into groups and met our kayaking guide, Davíd, who took us with a group of seven others out in sea kayaks into the open, clear, crystal waters of the Mediterranean. The water was surprisingly 73 degrees, so we didn’t have to wear wetsuits-like we had in Iceland-and enjoyed the rays of sun. We were in double kayaks heading out to sea and I was paired with a girl from Orlando, Florida named Rosie, who was also backpacking Europe, while Zach and Shaina were in the other kayak. We made our way to Cala Maset-igneous rocks sticking out of the deep blue water, where we moored our kayaks and dove in. I saw an abundance of wildlife-from sea cucumbers, anemones, and even starfish-which I wasn’t expecting, so I was quite impressed with the biodiversity of a large sea that does not change with the tides. We snorkeled around the rocks and narrow canyons-which reminded me of Hawai’i-before cliff jumping. Although it was not as high as some other rocks I have jumped off of, it did give me an adrenaline rush. We then got back in the kayaks and had to paddle through some rougher water to some caverns, where we even kayaked inside the dark abyss-It was really cool! Making our way back to the beach two hours later, we stopped at a beach bar and had a local lunch served to us (which was included in our package). We met a couple from Melbourne, Australia, so we struck up a conversation with them after being there two years ago, and also a couple from the Netherlands. The girl did her high school exchange in Alabama and was obsessed with Wal-Mart (remember there is no such store here in Europe, you have to go to each individual speciality store for what you need). She thought it was hilarious that you could buy your bananas and a rifle at the same store, when we as Americans don’t really think anything of it. Haha. After lunch, we relaxed on the beach for an hour before driving back to Barcelona-where we grabbed another Açaí Bowl from Barcelona Fruit Express before walking by the closed Picasso Museum as well as the Santa Maria Del Mar Church. We even witnessed a boy who looked to be around eleven or twelve years old nonchalantly riding his bicycle and smoking a cigarette-Not something you would see in the States. We finished the evening with some souvenir shopping and dinner at La Fonda-another local restaurant Carlos recommended where I finally got to eat my tapa-a very popular Spanish dish to start your meal. Tomorrow morning we’re off to Nice, France in the French Rivera!

[andr0swag-blog]

The Pseudo™️ hoodie. + We came up with this design after an inebriated discussion pursued when we had somebody ask if we were sisters. I remembered a few years back after cutting my hair short and going surfing in a wetsuit I was asked ‘Are you a boy or a girl?’ I wondered how many others were asked stupid questions about their gender or sexuality, and what kind of rebuttal they returned. Long story short, when you get tired of being asked stupid questions, sometimes you make cool stuff. __ Limited stock available. Now taking pre-ørders. ANDROSWAG.CØM (at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)

[novaprosports03]

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[snakebusters]

Stay safe with the official Snake Catcher face masks and other protective clothing.  Visit the official Snake Catcher Melbourne website for al your clothing needs. We sell Snake Catcher face masks, head gear and more. Other goods we supply custom made include: Clothing; footwear and headwear and associated things of all kinds. Clothing and associated garments, aids and implements that also may be used and/or to be worn on the body in some way, including the following items: trousers; pants; jeans; shorts; t-shirts; shirts; gowns; gators; undergarments of all kinds; including underpants; bikinis; mankinis; nappies of all kinds; shoes; boots; Chukka boots; Combat boots; Cowboy boots; Derby boots; Fashion boots; Go-go boots; Hiking boots; Motorcycle boots; Mukluk; Platform boots; Riding boots; Russian boots; Seaboots; Tabi boots; Tanker boots; Thigh-high boots; Ugg boots; Valenki; Veldskoen; Waders; Wellington boots; Winklepickers; gum boots; snake skin boots; fake snake-skin footwear; plastic boots; steel capped boots; hooks; waders; runners; joggers; pump shoes; sand shoes; tongs; desert boots; socks; mini socks; footwear of the appearance of Ugg Boots; and of similar materials; sneakers; hosiery; long socks; long johns; thongs; slippers; sandals; jandals; sleepwear of all kinds; pyjamas; night pants; night gowns; dressing gowns; dresses; skirts; tutus; slacks; sticks; helmets; goggles; visors; face masks; head bandage; bandana; scarf; hard hat; pressure bandage; stack hat; snowboard hemet; ski helmet; bike helmet; motorbike helmet; wigs; knee pads; wrist pads; knee guards; wrist guards; bum cover; bum guard; elbow cover; elbow guard; hand garmets of all kinds, including all forms of gloves as used on hands, feet or any other body part including genital regions or head; stockings; leggings; shoes of all kinds; Athletic shoes (also known as trainers or sneakers); Ballet flats; Brothel creepers; Court shoes (known in the US as pumps); Diabetic shoes; Espadrilles; Galoshes; Kitten heels; Lace-up shoes; Derby shoes; Oxford shoes; Brogues; Blucher shoes; High-tops; Loafers; Mary Janes; Moccasins; Monks; Mules; Platform shoes; Plimsoll shoes; School shoes; Skate shoes; Sneakers; Tap shoes; Toe shoes; Five Fingers toe shoes; Sandals; skates of all kinds; wheel shoes; Kolhapuri Chappals; Peshawari chappal; Flip-flops (thongs); Slide; Slippers; Closed slippers; Open slippers; climbing shoe; Ballet shoes; Boat shoes; High-heeled footwear; high heels of all kinds; platform shoes of all kinds; spikey shoes; boots or similar of all kinds; Climbing shoes; Clogs; plastic footwear; metal footwear; leather footwear; metallic footwear; Football boots; bandanges; Sabaton; Safety footwear; Sailing boots; Ski boots; Snowshoes; snowboard boots; Ice skates; roller skates; rollerblades; Surgical shoes; Pointe shoes; Swimfins (flippers); Barefoot sandals; Abarka; Crakow shoes; textile shoes of all kinds; All kinds of wood shoes; all kinds of leather footwear; Toe socks; Anklets; strings; ropes; ties; Bobby socks; Diabetic socks; Dress socks; Footwraps; bandages; Knee highs; Toe socks; handwear including gloves of all kinds; wedding dresses; party dresses; sexy dresses; nets; school wear of all kinds; safety clothing of all kinds; fishing clothing of all kinds; space suits or imitations of them; novelty wear of all kinds; Halloween clothing of all kinds; onesies of all kinds; metallic jewelry of all kinds that can be worn; yoga dress; leotards; shapewear; hooks; corsets; skarves; wimples; caps; hats of all kinds; bonnetts; bowler hats; masks; face masks; face shields; eye shields; glasses of either optical or non-optical form; head nets of all kinds; bee handling clothing; snake handling clothing; clothing used for pest control; clothing used for sports; clothing used when handling chemicals of all kinds; and all other forms of protective clothing including fire resistant and water resistant clothing. wetsuits; dry suits; baseball batting helmets; football helmets; hockey helmets; sporting clothes of all kinds; safety goggles; life jackets; flippers; swimwear of all kinds. face covers or ornamentation of all kinds; religious clothing or body wear, or body coverings of all kinds or form; covid-safe clothing of all forms, including face masks of all kinds; face shields of all kinds; gloves of all kinds; scarves; head wraps. Not enough?  Then see the official site for more!

[newsiraq]

Why is there a boom in sea swimming, and is it better for you?

Why is there a boom in sea swimming, and is it better for you?

Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size My first foray into lockdown swimming was in mid-May, about two months after pools shut. At the suggestion of a friend I journeyed to Williamstown Beach in suburban Melbourne to tentatively resume swimming. Clad in a tattered wetsuit while wavering waist-deep near the Willy surf club (“why am I doing this?”), I finally dived in on that Sunday…

[divegearaustralia]

Discover the Coastal Beauty: Snorkelling Gear in Sydney for Your Journey

If you don't let your worry and terror get the better of you during your snorkeling gear in Sydney, snorkelling is good for your heart's wellness. By raising your heart rate, snorkelling helps to strengthen the muscles of the heart and reduces your chance of developing conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart failure. Fit is the most crucial aspect to take into account when selecting a snorkelling mask since it needs to form a tight seal around your face to keep moisture outside, where it belongs.

Snorkelling is a Great Way to Socialise and Helps With Breathing

Use wetsuits in Melbourne and practice regulated breathing when snorkelling. You may improve the effectiveness and functionality of your lungs by controlling your breath and exhaling through your lips.

Although there aren't many health hazards associated with snorkelling, it's usually best to go in pairs or small groups in case you run into any difficulties in the water. This method encourages improved lung function, relaxed breathing, a calmer body, and an attentive mental state, much like yoga and meditation.

Examine Your Suit's Protection, Buoyancy, and Heating

When compared to swimming without a suit, the diver may move more quickly because of the buoyancy of the suit. The wetsuit may not have as much of an impact as a stronger swimmer. In general, the savings become more apparent over a longer distance. When wearing a wetsuit, a diver's exposure to potentially harmful environments, such as stinging creatures or jagged rock formations, is significantly reduced.

However, it's unlikely that many people have ever heard of or really seen a full-face mask in use. Despite being relatively new to the snorkelling community, these masks are revolutionising the dive and snorkel experiences. Swimming on the surface of the water might result in burns due to Australia's intense sun. Wearing a wetsuit during a dive can prevent skin burns and make the dive considerably safer.

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Beestenbende

13 april 2018

Op de luchthaven in Melbourne is gratis wifi beschikbaar, dus na aankomst gingen we gelijk op jacht naar een huurauto. Onze volgende bestemming werd de Great Ocean Road: een weg van ongeveer 250 kilometer langs de kust van de staat Victoria. Die loopt ten zuidwesten van Melbourne vanaf het surfmekka Torquay verder westwaarts tot aan Warrnambool. De hoop was gevestigd op een ruime auto, want een deel van de route reisden we met alle bagage. Dat we in Auckland een kortingsbon hadden gemist, zat Timo nog niet lekker.  Daarom ontleed hij het stadsgidsje van Melbourne van voor naar achter deze keer. Zijn oog viel op een kortingscoupon van het autoverhuurbedrijf Enterprise. Bingo! We kregen er een dieselslee met fikse korting aangeboden. De komende dagen was mijn man de trotse chauffeur van een gloednieuwe, witte Mitsubishi Pajero 4WD Turbodiesel. ‘De Tank’, zoals wij hem liefkozend noemden.

De reden om de Great Ocean Road te rijden? Eigenlijk was het een advies van mensen die hier al eerder waren geweest. Unaniem noemden zij de route een hoogtepunt van hun bezoek aan Australië. Wij hadden ons er, in tegenstelling tot andere bezienswaardigheden, totaal niet in verdiept. Het werd pas een paar dagen voor aankomst in Melbourne duidelijker wat er nu precies te zien en doen was. Timo en ik zijn niet bepaald surfdudes, dus de optie van surflessen volgen en de golven van de Tasmanzee trotseren, konden wij overslaan. Maar wat was er dan wel interessant? De Twelve Apostles had onze aandacht getrokken. Een rotsformatie aan de kust, waar door het getij en de erosie losse onderdelen waren ontstaan: de twaalf apostelen. Daarnaast was er de Australische natuur die hier geweldig mooi moest zijn.

Geelong, een middelgrote stad ten zuiden van Melbourne, leek ons een goed beginpunt. Vanuit hier konden we het eerste deel van de Great Ocean Road bezichtigen. Het motel wat we hadden geboekt, was een prima opstapplaats voor de ruim twee weken die we in Australië gingen doorbrengen. De Tank kon mooi geparkeerd worden op het terrein onder de balustrade van ons vertrek op de eerste verdieping. Toen Timo de rit van de luchthaven naar Geelong had volbracht, waren we wel klaar voor een bed. Uitpakken was niet nodig. Goed uitrusten wel, zodat we de volgende dag gelijk aan een roadtrip langs de kust konden beginnen.

De volgende ochtend reden we eerst naar Torquay, een ritje van 20 minuten. De Tank werd bij de eerste mogelijkheid aan zee gelijk geparkeerd. Daar hadden we uitzicht over enkele van de vele uitgestrekte goudgele stranden langs de Great Ocean Road. Her en der zagen we uitgestalde wetsuits en planken bij surfwinkels, maar tegelijkertijd verraadde de zichtbare rust dat het naseizoen hier zijn intrede had genomen. Lorne was de volgende kustplaats die we binnenreden. Dit onofficiële middelpunt van de rit bood ons een vvv-achtig bezoekerscentrum. Daar kregen we van de vlotte medewerker meerdere plattegronden aangereikt. Ze omcirkelde gedreven alle hotspots van de regio, toen ze hoorde dat we een dag of drie rondreden. Vriendelijk, want hierdoor hoefden we zelf nog nauwelijks uit te zoeken wat de moeite van een bezoek waard was. Bij de lunch op de pier van Lorne besloten we dat we in ieder geval eerst naar de koala’s moesten gaan kijken. Kennett River was de place-to-be voor koala-spotten.

De eerste verrassing liet niet lang op zich wachten: een zwerm geelkuifkaketoes was tussen de toeristen geland op een grasveld in Lorne. Grappig om te zien hoe deze vogels onderling kibbelden of elkaar liefkozen. Net mensen. Ik betrapte mijzelf erop dat ik er aan gewend ben om ze in kooien te zien. Niet zoals hier vrij en blij rondfladderend. Verderop bij Kennett River leek iemand een blik Chinese toeristen te hebben opengetrokken, waardoor wij even hoopten dat in hun midden de eerste koala een feit was. Teleurstellend genoeg ging het om penantrosella’s. Rode parkietachtige vogels die zich graag laten vetmesten door bezoek uit den vreemde.

Het was alles behalve het diertje waarvoor we hier naartoe waren gekomen. We liepen verder weg van de menigte en tuurden naar boven, in de hoop dat we iets harigs zouden zien in de eucalyptusbomen. Enige twijfel sloeg toe of we überhaupt iets anders dan vogels gingen zien. Maar toen dacht ik in de verte toch een donker bolletje op een tak te signaleren. Met de Powershot van Canon haalde ik het dichterbij en waarempel: dit moest toch echt een koala zijn!

Dan toch maar even de andere kant van het dorp inlopen, een straat met een aardige hellingsgraad. Op een elektriciteitskabel was een kookaburra geland. Deze inheemse roofvogel kende ik nog van een liedje dat juffrouw Truus van muziekles ons vroeger leerde op de basisschool. Wat een mooi beest! Grote kop en snavel, guitig de omgeving aan het scannen. Hij maakt een bijzonder geluid dat nog het meeste lijkt op gelach. De Chinezen hadden zichtbaar geen zin om naar boven te wandelen, maar wij liepen rustig verder. Op een zandweggetje onder de eucalyptussen bleven we even staan en ineens zag ik een koala tussen de takken zitten. Duidelijk in een diepe slaap, maar toch goed te identificeren. Niet veel later nog een andere aan de overkant, hangend over twee grote takken. We hadden een koalastraatje ontdekt!

Blijkbaar was het de moeite waard om de heuvels achter het dorp nog wat verder uit te kammen. Daar nog een kookaburra op een tak tussen twee huizen in. Moeilijk te fotograferen, maar alsof het beestje wilde meewerken, vloog hij een boom in op circa 10 meter afstand van ons. Poserend, zo leek het haast. Prachtig met die groene achtergrond van de bomen. Toen riep Timo ineens: ‘kijk, een kangaroe!!’. In de afdalende grasvelden tussen de woningen huppelde een behoorlijk grote verschijning voorbij. Bij het horen van onze stemmen bleef hij even stil staan en kijken waar dat vreemde geluid vandaan kwam. Er was kort oogcontact. Daarna vervolgde hij weer rustig zijn weg en wij bleven ademloos kijken tot hij uit ons gezichtsveld was verdwenen.

De beestenbende van Australië had de reis hier naartoe de moeite waard gemaakt. Alleen al in Kennett River hadden we drie koala’s, een kangaroe en vier kookaburra’s in het wild gezien. Wat de rest van ons verblijf in petto had, was nog niet voor te stellen. Aangekomen in Apollo Bay, parkeerden we de Tank voor de deur van ons verblijf voor de komende twee nachten: een motel met tien kamers, pal naast de kust. Voor de volgende dag stonden in ieder geval de twaalf apostelen op het programma. Wat we onderweg via het Otway National Park zouden aantreffen, bleef nog even een verrassing.

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