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Scuba IQ - Guided Diving & PADI Dive Courses

Special Expires: 31 Mar 2020

Always wanted to know how it would feel to breathe underwater and see for yourself what life is like beneath the surface?... The padi open water diver certification is the world’s most popular and widely recognised scuba diving licence. Becoming a certified diver is a highly rewarding experience and will literally open-up a whole new world of possibilities for travel, discovery and adventure. The benefits of gaining your padi open water diver licence are numerous, including: make your diving safer meet new & interesting people enjoy the freedom of diving with other certified divers participate in marine conservation activities gain access to exciting dives such as shipwrecks or caverns best of all - explore the remaining 70% of the planet! How do i get certified? First, complete padi 'elearning' to lay the theoretical foundation, then once here in port douglas you'll spend 3 days under expert supervision, practicing all of the fundamental skills required to dive with a buddy, to a maximum depth of 18 metres, anywhere in the world! 4 open water dives are required for certification and we include 2 free extra dives on the last day of the course, for you to relax and explore the great barrier reef while still under our guidance. No previous experience with scuba is necessary as we will guide you through all of the essential aspects of safe diving including equipment preparation, dive planning and problem management. This is all done by completing the 3 parts of the open water course you can see below theory learn about key concepts such as physics, physiology, equipment for scuba and dive planning. All of this is offered through padi 'elearning' , a digital platform allowing the theory to be completed in one of two ways: padi open water diver 'touch' - offline available for tablet, smartphone, pc or mac. padi 'elearning' - online for pc or mac. Only through 'elearning' you learn where, how and when you want, completing before going on holiday, gets you diving quicker and is also a 'clean-green' option! Confined water in the comfort of a swimming pool, at the mirage country club, port douglas, you will learn everything from assembling your own equipment, adjusting your buoyancy and hand signals through to what to do in an emergency. First, we show you an exercise and then we'll ask you to try. Once all of the different skills have been mastered there will be time for us to improve and perfect so that you are ready for your open water training dives. Then, to finish off the session, we complete a 'mini-dive' to give you a little taste of what to expect when we go to the great barrier reef for your open water training dives. Open water the final part of your open water course is to show us everything you have learned so far - in the real world! We'll spend 2 days (6 dives) diving aboard locally-owned 'calypso reef cruises' dive boats, visiting some of the best reefs to be found in the port douglas area. Once all of the training requirements have been completed - typically at the end of the first dive on the second day, we'll take you on 2 extra guided dives so you can use all of your newly acquired skills to explore the great barrier reef at your own pace. Padi discover scuba diving 1 day program 3 dives min age 12 $495 padi scuba diver 2 day course 3 dives min age 10 $695

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Harrisons by Spencer Patrick

Expires: 31 Mar 2020

Unwind pool-side on our terrace or e‍‍‍njoy the lux air-conditioned comfort of the interior lounge and dining space harrisons by ‍‍‍spencer patrick is open 7 days from midday until midnight. Our last bookings are taken at 9 pm and our lounge bar serves a light menu all afternoon to take you through from lunch until dinner. Special feasting menus are available on request for groups of 6pax + children are welcome, please advise if you require a booster seat (as we have limited numbers) or space for a pram. Children's menu available at all times. If you are running late, please phone the restaurant to advise. Reservations in peak season are considered a 'no show' and released where guests are running 15 minutes late without notice. We will do our best to accommodate walk-ins but do advise booking. Submit a booking enquiry above, our team will respond with a confirmation within 24 hours

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Lady Douglas River Cruise

Special Expires: 31 Mar 2020

Hot enough?! Come and chill out on the coolest boat in town! Enjoy a beautiful cool breeze across the bow as you sip on your complimentary icy cold drink. All cruises include a complimentary beverage and nibbles. Lady douglas midday cruise 1(2. 30-14. 00) in dickson inlet. All cruises showcase a wide variety of visual delights; take in the spectacular wilderness and scenery of the mangroves, wildlife, shipwrecks, and harbour and coastal views around the inlet entrance. The commentary delivered by the captain is informative and entertaining, with comfortable and relaxed surroundings, and no chance of getting seasick, despite the weather. We are a calm water cruise and have covered seating over the entire back deck. Substantial time on board is spent searching for wild estuarine crocodiles in their natural habitat and exploring the mangroves. Sunset cruises include a stunning sunset at the end of the tour.

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Sun Palm Transport Group

Special Expires: 31 Mar 2020

C9 bus stop, 381 sheridan st (outside cairns northern health centre). Airport connect is a bus service offered by sun palm transport linking cairns airport with the translink public transport network at north and southbound sheridan street bus stops

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Silky Oaks Lodge

Special Expires: 31 Mar 2020

One of our most popular packages, the kuku yalangi dreamtime is perfect for a quick break, rainforest immersion. Journey into the lush rainforest of mossman gorge and experience the wonders of the daintree rainforest while getting lost in its enchanting stories. Take afternoon tea on our jungle perch high above the river. At the end of each day dine on the freshest of local produce and fine wine. Inclusions: two nights accommodation in a luxury treehouse gourmet breakfast each morning two course à la carte dinner each evening kuku yalanji dreamtime guided walk through mossman gorge afternoon tea for two in the jungle perch complimentary lodge inclusions: nightly turndown, yoga, guided rainforest walk, one return shuttle daily to port douglas, free wifi, use of river canoes, bikes, tennis court and fitness centre. Prices start from $1,578 per package twin share (peak season surchages apply)

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