Dive Into PADI Scuba at Jetty Dive Centre, Coffs Harbour
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 full days plus e-learning
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness is required for swimming and carrying dive gear comfortably.
Overview
Discover the PADI Scuba Diver Course at Jetty Dive Centre in Coffs Harbour. Two days of focused training and boat dives in the stunning Solitary Islands Marine Park await certified divers and beginners alike.
PADI Scuba Diver Course
Ages 12+ (Ages 10 - 12 can contact us) • 2 Days
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About This Adventure
Experience the thrill of the PADI Scuba Diver Course in Coffs Harbour with Jetty Dive Centre! Over two days, you'll earn your certification while enjoying two stunning boat dives at the Solitary Islands Marine Park. Benefit from personalized training in small groups, plus lifetime access to your PADI e-learning library.
How the PADI Scuba Diver Course is completed in Coffs Harbour with Jetty Dive Centre!
Duration
2 Days (+ self-study)
About
The PADI Scuba Diver Course is PADI’s restricted entry level Scuba Diving Certification. This allows you to scuba dive anywhere in the world, under the supervision of an Instructor or Divemaster, to a depth of 12m.
Inclusions
- Your PADI Scuba Diving Certification, registered in the PADI database, and digital certification card (E-Card)
- Two beautiful boat dives at the Solitary Islands Marine Park, aboard our world-class boats. No carting your heavy dive gear from the beach into the water!
- E-Learning in your personal PADI library that you can access for life!
- Confined water training in a pool prior to ocean diving
- Small group, 5-Star PADI training, for a more personal experience
- All equipment hire
Open Water Ocean Dives are subject to weather and availability. Jetty Dive will contact you with any changes.
By default, we book you in for 2 consecutive days when booking this course. If you would like to reschedule your 2nd day (your diving day) of your course, please contact us after booking and we will move your booking.
Requirements
- The ability to swim 200 metres or snorkel 300 metres (with mask, snorkel and fins).
- The ability to stay afloat or treat water for 10 minutes.
- You need to be healthy, and medically fit to scuba dive.
- You cannot Scuba Dive when pregnant.
Adventure Tips
Swim Fitness Required
You should be comfortable swimming 200 meters or snorkeling 300 meters to meet course requirements.
Book Consecutive Days
The course is designed to be completed over two consecutive days for best continuity; rescheduling is possible with advance notice.
Weather Controls Dive Sites
Open ocean dives depend on weather and sea conditions; Jetty Dive will update you if changes are necessary.
Small Groups Enhance Learning
Training is offered in small groups to provide personalized instruction and better safety during dives.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- wobbegong sharks
- giant trevally
- migrating humpback whales
History
The Solitary Islands Marine Park was established in 1998 to protect one of Australia's richest marine biodiversity zones mixing tropical and temperate species.
Conservation
Jetty Dive Centre promotes responsible diving practices to minimize coral contact and disturbance to marine habitats within the Marine Park.
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Adventure Hotspots in Coffs Harbour
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Mask, Snorkel, Fins
Personal equipment enhances comfort and familiarity underwater during training dives.
Wetsuit
Protects against colder water temperatures typical outside summer months.
fall|winter|spring specific
Dive Computer
Useful for tracking dive time and depth, often provided but good to own for frequent divers.
Waterproof Sunscreen
Protects exposed skin when on the dive boat under strong Australian sun.
summer specific