Our spring is a little cold but the days are getting longer, summer is usually our wet season and has more wind. Autumn is usually cooler, dry and settled. There is a good chance to view dolphins and sometimes an opportunity for swimming with them. 7mm thickness wetsuits are needed whenever you go into the water, these are available for hire on board. Yes, there are usually opportunities to dive .
All dive gear is available for hire on board.
It is most unlikely that you will see whales. We also occasionally see Little Blue penguins. I really want to see an albatross . When we are out in the Tasman you will have the opportunity to see the smaller of the albatross and many of the sea birds. In good weather approx.