Night Dive Adventure at Cook Island with Gold Coast Dive Centre

Location: Cook Island (Jungarra Ngarrian), also known as Turtle Island Duration: Approx. 6 Hours (Half-day evening trip – includes travel, setup, boat diving, and gear pack-down)

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Explore Cook Island After Dark Diving at Cook Island is spectacular by day — but after sunset, the reef transforms into a world of nocturnal wonders. Join us for a rare night dive experience, guided by our experienced team on board the our vessel Ocean Adventurer.

As the light fades, the reef comes alive with a new cast of marine life. Watch butterflyfish and parrotfish settle in for the night, while octopus, eels, lobsters, crayfish, turtles, rays, squid, and even hunting barracuda emerge under cover of darkness. Corals extend their polyps, and fluorescent anemones shimmer in your torch beam — making this one of the most magical dive experiences on the East Coast.

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What’s Included:

• One or two guided boat dives at Cook Island (depending on trip selected)
• Experienced, friendly Dive Guides
• Full scuba gear (if needed – torches and dive knife excluded)
• Hot and cold refreshments on board

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Trip Breakdown (Approx. 6 Hours)

• Arrival and gear setup at Gold Coast Dive Centre
• Transport to the boat launch site
• Safety Briefing on dive vessel before departure
• Boat travel to Cook Island
• Two dives (dusk + night)
• Return to base for gear pack-down, rinse, and debrief

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Night Diving Photography Tip Low light brings out unique beauty. For photographers, this is a chance to capture rare underwater behaviours, fluorescent life, and the mysterious nighttime atmosphere of the reef.

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Bonus: Stargazing and Skyline Views Enjoy the Gold Coast skyline at sunset and stargazing on the return trip — a peaceful moment between sea and sky.

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Prerequisites:

• Certified SSI Open Water Diver or equivalent
• Minimum 20 logged dives
• Must have dived within the past 12 months
• Please bring your certification card and/or logbook

Note: You must only dive to depths you're trained for or have logged experience in. We may ask to see your certification or logbook for safety.

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Equipment Checklist:

• 2 Dive torches (primary + backup)
• SMB or dSMB (surface marker buoy)
• Dive knife (must bring your own; not available for hire)
• Dive computer (Recommended)
• Compass (Recommended)

Need to Hire or Buy Gear?

• Torches: $10 each to hire, or available for purchase
• Dive knives: available for purchase – from $39.95

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Departure Info:

• Meet at: Gold Coast Dive Centre, Miami QLD
• Boat launch from: Public Jetty, 1A Minjungbal Dr, Tweed Heads South, NSW

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Weather & Cancellation Policy

• Free reschedule or cancellation with 48 hours’ notice
• Trips are weather-dependent for safety
• You’ll be notified via SMS and email — check your messages before departure

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Motion Sickness Advice If you’re prone to seasickness, we recommend:

• Travacalm Original, Travacalm HO, or Kwells (30 minutes before departure and/or night before)
• Avoid heavy or greasy meals beforehand (toast is ideal)
• Stay hydrated and bring a reusable water bottle

Note: Natural remedies like ginger are generally ineffective.

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Ready to book? Book your spot and experience Cook Island Aquatic reserve like never before