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GYC2737 - Learn to Dive Great Barrier Reef Country: Australia Cost: £625.00 Cost Includes: The price includes kit but does not include flight, insurance, accommodation, food, pickup from airport or visas   Duration: 8 days Company Rep Nearby: Various 0845 344 7535 or

 

	This placement would suit... someone who wants to enjoy the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, gaining PADI qualifications and doing lots of diving. Please contact us to find out more and we can direct you to our website which has all the details or give you a call to tell you all about it. Introduction This course will allow you to go on and dive confidently around the world and is fully flexible to fit into existing travel plans. The location and diving You will be based in the fun city of Cairns, the doorway to the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is a natural wonder of the World and has been declared a World Heritage Site. It encompasses 350,000 square kilometres of the South Pacific Ocean and is made up of 2,900 individual reefs and 71 coral cays. Its ecosystem supports the greatest concentration of life on this planet including 1,500 species of fish, 350 different corals, 4,000 species of molluscs and 10,000 species of sponges. Cairns (population 92,000) is the major centre for the Queensland region and is one of Australia's top traveller destinations. The city is home to many great adventure activities from white-water rafting to skydiving and it has also become well known for its major party scene so you won't be short of entertainment! What's included Comprehensive information pack Travel advice prior to departure Australian Dive medical (mandatory) PADI Open Water Course (five days / four dives) PADI Advanced Course (three days / five dives) 11 extra dives All PADI fees and manuals Use of all dive equipment including dive computer Daily pick up from / drop off to your hostel As diving is done on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, you will experience liveaboard diving (where you stay overnight on a large dive boat and dive from it). Two three-day/two-night liveaboard dive trips are included. Each trip includes accommodation for two nights and meals. Dates and duration This placement lasts for 8 days and can start on any date. Our users say: "Very informative and easy. I felt reassured to have the support as it was my first time having to organise such a trip. I would not have known where to start" - Dominique "Everything was extremely well organised and I had so much fun!" - Duncan "The thing that really made a difference to me was that you gave the impression that you were not just interested in making money but in giving us a good experience. The quality of the service and information provided was far above what you could expect from a standard travel agency and you are clearly interested in the local community as well" - Chris 0845 344 7535 POD - Personal Overseas Development: PoD provides the opportunity for people to volunteer and make a difference overseas, while experiencing incredible parts of the world that are rich in culture, variety and natural beauty. We also arrange placements and courses for people wanting to develop their skills in amazing locations. Great value 1 week to 3 month placements in Cambodia, Belize, Malawi, Nepal, Peru, Tanzania and Thailand. PoD is a small non-profit organisation that focuses on quality and safety rather than quantity.