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Multi award winning World 1st...Rainforest Scuba is the only company in the world who offer dives in crystal clear rainforest waters where platypus live and play. We can truly claim to give you a unique Australian adventure ideal that the everyone can enjoy. Learn about the platypus and other aquatic animals living in the billabong knowing this experience is suitable for both divers and non-divers of all ages.
With the chance of being in the water at the same time as a platypus, it is no wonder we have been voted #1 in Queensland and #3 in Australia two years running on the Australian buc... read more |
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
73 reviews
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Membership
 , PADI Dive Center Affiliation
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Languages
English
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Transfer
From recommended hotels: Surcharge
From airport: Surcharge
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Nitrox
No
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Diving types
Shore Diving
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Rainforest Dive
30 minute Platypus education, 20 minute show & tell of the other aquatic animals in the billabong, personal guide/instructor, all equipment, refreshments 1 NO time limit dive (day or night) $115 certified diver per person $160 non-certified diver per person Duration; Allow 3 hours
| Location |
55 Anzac Pde Finch Hatton, Queensland, Australia.
Mackay Region Look for the light blue lamp post with a platypus painted on it, a PADI sticker above it, a PADI dive flag near the driveway and a school bus stop opposite. If you have got to the ambulance station or the shop you have passed it. |
| Instructors & Dive masters |
Luana Royle Instructor
James Warren Dive Master |
| Number of Dive Guides | 2 |
| Non-diving activities | Personalised Private Platypus (Land) Tour
Choose your pick up time from 7.30 am Mini tour of Mackay city/harbour drive to the Pioneer Valley stopping at Dame Nelly Melba's house time permitting then to Finch Hatton Gorge with walk to waterfalls lunch is included at either Church Cafe-a little taste of Italy Pinnacle Pub for it' famous award-winning Pinnacle Pie or Ulysses Garden Cafe for organic gluten free option in the rainforest (depending on suppliers operating hours...Continue reading |
| Infrastructure | Equipment shop, Lounge, Parking, Storage room, WC, Wi-Fi |
| PHYSICALlY DISABLED DIVERS | Some disabilities can be catered for. Please enquire. |
| Equipment Description | Oceanic dive gear |
| Distance to nearest Deco Chamber | 391 km |
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Self drive
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| Check-in time | 2.00pm |
| Seasonality | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS | Certification Card, Date of birth, Medical Statement, Email address, phone number |
| Accepted Payment Methods |
Card Methods: Mastercard, Visa Non-cards Methods: PayPal, Cash |
| Read before you go |
Certified divers need to produce certification card.
Forms to be filled and signed before dive. Bring thongs, towel and water bottle. In winter bring a rashie if you have it and socks (red if you have them) download PDF |
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