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Australia Seven Day Scuba Dive Course
£599 Land Only (trip code: OZDC) 7 days
£599, 7 days, Australia
Trip Highlights
- Diving the Great Barrier Reef – experience one of the natural wonders of the world as you explore this incredible underwater world.
- Gaining an internationally recognised PADI qualification in one of the best diving sites in the world.
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Unique opportunity to enjoy a night dive.
Trip Summary
See full itineraryWhat's included?
- Four nights hostel accommodation in Cairns (dorm-style)
- Two nights cabin accommodation on dive vessel (twin-share)
- PADI Gold Open Water Certification
- PADI Open Water manual
- Dive Insurance
- 2 passport photos
- All dive equipment
- 9 dives (4 training and 5 recreational including a guided night dive)
- Accommodation transfers
- All meals whilst on live-a-board boat trip
- 24 hour support number
What's not included?
- All Flights
- Visa
- Australian Dive Medical (can be arranged on arrival – AUD $55 payable direct to Doctor)
- Meals when not on the live-a-board boat
- Additional fees for environmental, port departure and administration costs approx. $60 AUD
With this programme you have the chance to go Scuba diving in Australia, spending seven fantastic days gaining an internationally recognised PADI qualification in one of the best diving sites in the world. Scuba dive the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns, Northern Queensland.
Spend time relaxing in Cairns, enjoy a fun 5 day course including a 3 day/2 night live-a-board trip to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and scuba amongst stunning tropical marine life.
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What will I be doing?
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Learn the Scuba basics (3 Days)
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Open Water Dives (4 Days)
Learn the Scuba basics: 3 Days
Next LegDestination info
Cairns is located in Northern Queensland and is undoubtedly a tourist town. The Great Barrier Reef, a world heritage and natural inspiration, is the main attraction that most visitors flock to Cairns for and they don’t go home disappointed.
- Location: Cairns, Australia
- You will check-in at the hostel in Cairns, this can be done anytime after 11am, you will meet the rest of the group starting the course.
- Arrange dive medical (if necessary and time permits).
- Free time to explore Cairns, catch up on sleep or take a tour.
- Time to get started! After your pick up from the hostel (8.25am) you will start with academic training in the classroom with the rest of group.
- Dive medical (if required) and then break for lunch
- In the afternoon - get stuck in with practical training in the pool before being transferred back to the hostel.
- Pick up from hostel in Cairns (7:55am) followed by some pool training.
- Break for lunch and then return to the classroom for some more training and an exam.
- Drop off back at hostel.
Open Water Dives: 4 Days
Destination info
Cairns is located in Northern Queensland and is undoubtedly a tourist town. The Great Barrier Reef, a world heritage and natural inspiration, is the main attraction that most visitors flock to Cairns for and they don’t go home disappointed.
- Location: Great Barrier Reef
- Transfer from hostel to dive centre (6:15am).
- A light breakfast is served on the boat to begin your fantastic 3-day/2-night live-a-board trip on the Great Barrier Reef. Late morning you will have your first training dive in the Ocean!
- After a lunch break you’ll have a second open water-training dive before tucking into a well-earned, hearty dinner. The evening is your free time to relax and chill out with the others in the group.
- Your third training dive first thing in the morning will be the deepest dive of your certification! Followed by a hearty breakfast, you will then have your fourth and final training dive before a filling lunch to celebrate the fact you are now a certified diver!
- A chance for your first pleasure dive with your new PADI qualification.
- Have a healthy and plentiful dinner before doing a guided night dive – a great experience!
- An early morning dive followed by breakfast.
- After breakfast, the vessel makes its last site of the trip where you will do your second dive of the day. When you surface from your last dive of the day, you will return to the vessel where you can enjoy some freshly made sandwiches as the boat heads back to Cairns.
- You can choose to check out of the hostel (by 10am) or stay for some extra nights. It’s not recommended that you fly within 48 hours of diving so most people will choose to relax by the pool or head into the City.
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Additional Information & FAQs
Minimum age
Minimum is 16 years (all under 18 year olds must have parental consent); maximum decided on potential participants health.
Accommodation
Hostel accommodation for first three days followed by live aboard dive boat
Meals
Meals are included throughout the three-day boat trip on days 4-6 and healthy filling food will be provided with vegetarians being catered for.
Accommodation
For the first three nights of the programme you will be staying at a hostel in central Cairns. There is a three day/two night live-a-board boat trip on the fourth day of the programme and your last night will be back in the hostel in Cairns.
Advice & Safety
Throughout your programmes you will have the support and guidance of the programme co-ordinator and team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay.
You will be assigned a personal travel advisor who will co-ordinate your programme with you. Feel free to contact them at any time before you go, or when you are on your travels.
In addition, you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.
FAQ
1. Do I need to have any diving experience before hand?
No. You will be learning the first qualification for Scuba Diving called the Open Water Course.
2. Do I need to do my diving medical before I leave the UK?
You can either do it before you go, or when you arrive.
3. Can I fly straight after my course finishes to continue my travels?
You will need to wait 24 hours after your course before you fly anywhere. This is due to the affect diving has on your body.
4. Do I need my own equipment?
You will not need your own equipment as it will be provided for you. However, you use any equipment that you already have.
What will I see in Cairns?
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What other travellers thought
I've done this trip
Write reviewJames Snow, 1st May 2011 - 8th May 2011
diving on the great barier reef. it was 100% worth it
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Melissa Hobden, 15th Aug 2010 - 21st Aug 2010
Seeing the beautiful underworld of the Greet Barrier Reef!
Face your fear's and dont give up as the end result will take your breath away! Buy your own mask if you can for the live aboard trip as your feel more comfortable you can buy this in Cairns with your dive company and make sure it fit's! Relax and enjoy the experience of a life time!
Fantastic, challenging, fun
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