Scuba Diving Finch Hatton

Enjoy this WORLD 1st experience DIVING in the RAINFOREST in crystal clear waters where PLATYPUS live and play. Will you be one of the few in the water at the same time as a platypus in natural conditions? There is plenty to see and experience with this unique and interesting adventure that all certified divers can enjoy.
Learn about the platypus and other aquatic animals living in the billabong knowing that nothing can bite you, sting you, eat you or drag you away! See the prawns come out to play, looking for the macibraci that grow to 30cm and how the different aquatic animals behave at night. It's the time where you can explore the underwater world with an amazing array of different animals including turtles, both large and small fish, nesting eel-tail catfish and many more interesting and beautiful creatures which you would normally never see . If you dive from October to December you will also be able to see the beautiful fireflies and sometimes they even land on your wetsuit to turn you into a Christmas tree.

We have been voted #1 in Queensland and #3 in Australia two years running on the Australian bucket list. An exciting, magical, fun, educational and safe experience which has attracted people from all over the world.
Rainforest Scuba is an experience of a lifetime that leaves a lasting memory. A platypus could nibble your hand, or you might just watch them feed on any of their favorite foods in their natural world.

Rainforest Scuba is the only company in the world who offer dives in crystal clear rainforest waters where platypus live and play. But if you don’t want to dive and staying dry is your choice then this is the tour for you.
An Australian experience ideal for everyone that will leave a lasting memory. Tour the Pioneer Valley with walks to waterfalls and stunning views, then learn about platypus knowing that you’ll have a 98% chance of seeing the platypus in the wild. If there is anything you wish to see just ask and we will add it in. Duration your choice up to 12 hrs
Personalised private guided tour where you choose what you want to do, to suit yourself at your pace.
Choose your pick-up time from 7.30am with a coffee/tea to start your day and we’ll discuss your chosen places and others you might not know about but would be interested in.
¨ Tour the Pioneer Valley with walks in the rainforest to waterfalls.
¨ Visit lookouts that give stunning views of the Valley.
¨ Learn about the platypus with fun facts and practical pointers while you watch them play and feed in their natural habitat.
¨ Visit Melba House and learn about Dame Nelly Melba.
¨ Whale watch from Lamberts Beach lookout (seasonal)
If there is anything you wish to see or do, just ask!
TOUR FEATURES
Eco friendly, multi award winning
Lowest carbon footprint
Min 1 person Max 6 people
30-minute platypus education
Private tour guide
Personalised tour of Pioneer Valley, Finch Hatton Gorge, Eungella and Broken River
Mini tour of Mackay
Lunch, refreshments
Add-ons available
Sarina Sugarshed (adult-$25 pensioner/seniors card-$21 child 6+ $12 family $60)
Forest Flying ($60 x1 turn or $90 x2 turns not transferable)
Duration your choice up to 12 hrs (Half day by arrangement)

Rainforest Scuba is the only PADI dive shop in the Mackay/Issac region. Scuba diving is not just for the adults it's for kids too.
Enjoy learning on a one to one basis or in a small class which means you do not need to wait for a class to fill up before you can take part of the practical phase of the course.
Course length varies for each area and can be suited to your free time with no extra charge if you need extra dives to complete your course.
What will you learn?
The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases: Knowledge Development online, to understand basic principles of scuba diving Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore! No prior experience with scuba diving is required.

You may be able to get college credit for the Open Water Diver course.
How can you start learning now?

Enroll in Open Water Diver Online – PADI’s eLearning option – affilitate with Rainforest Scuba as your dive shop in Mackay Qld and you can start learning right away. PADI Open Water Diver Online gives you the background information you need to dive safely and allows you to study at your own pace through an interactive computer-based program. Get started now!