Near death experience. November is the beginning of box jellyfish aka ‘stingers’ season in Australia. Box jelly man have a top rating for pain and some species can cause death by cardiovascular arrest. O, November also happens to be crocodiles’ active season.
So this tourist landed and tried to get a dip asap at croc / shark dinner hour… sunset. Luckily, I survived to tell the tale. I am no daredevil, it was out of sheer ignorance. There were signs all over the show, I didn’t know why I didn’t see them. Not smart at all. Please do not be stupid like me.
I started off loving it that the beach was quiet. After about 10min of seaside fun, I started to think that perhaps something was wrong.
Why did nobody come near the water? Not even walking along the beach line (dipping feet in the water, no kids or dogs were playing with the water either). That was when I decided that something must be in the water and called it a day When I got back to my accomodation, I asked the local about that. He was flabbergasted. According to him, there was a 4m long croc spotted in the water recently. Enough said.
Another lady was less lucky. She got dead in May 2016 doing a skinny dip around 22:00. Again, croc dinner time. Crocs have excellent night vision and hunt by ambush. The bumps on their head prevent ripples i.e won’t see it coming.
No matter, Cairns beaches are stunningness of note. There’s designated areas where one can enjoy a dip without fearing croc/sharks/jellyfish. Be mindful of signs ???? and prepare to fall in love with Cairns.
Tips
Jelly fish season – Nov to Jan. Always ask a local before dipping (yes, even feet only)
Never swim at dawn, sunset or at night. Do not go near the water either. You’ll be an instant croc-bait.
Where was I?
Palm Cove beach, Queensland, Australia
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19 Comments
Hmmm Joyce, so you discovered the pleasantries of swimming near cairns!!!
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Indeed ????????????
Scary!! I was so scared while I was in Queensland at the Gold Coast… I refused going into the water ????
Well, they do have some ‘netted’ off areas 😉 For sure, I won’t do the open water thing again. It was scary indeed.
Scary!!!
You mean my tourist-ness or the wildlife? ???? thank you for dropping by
Haha, you’re funny 🙂 there’s nothing I like about Crocodiles :))
That is surely the greatest place on the earth to visit
Amazing place for sure ???? thank you for reading
You are most welcome
You crazy tourist! So lucky.
Australia is on my list of places to visit. But, it might also be my last place to visit if I die there. The insects ALONE scare the heck out of me. I just know that I will be bitten by something that will affect me in odd ways that no one else will be bothered by. Mark my words!
Wahahah ???? you can’t get that ‘lucky’. Queensland is just soooo beautiful. Koala hug exclusive zone ????
OMG, we are planning a trip there next November, so glad I read this. So, no diving in November?? Very happy you are safe and sound!
Hi Nano, you’ll have a fab time!!! It’s okay to SCUBA dive in the reef. Nothing man eating over there. It’s the coastline / beaches, just watch out for signs. Can still swim in some areas. Ask the local first before running in ????
Wow, you were really lucky!
Yes, indeed ????????
Whoa, that’s scary!
Yes, afterwards haha ignorance is bliss haha ????