Water Activities at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve with Gold Coast Dive Centre

Location: Cook Island (Jungarra Ngarrian), also known as Turtle Island Duration: Approx. 6 hours (Half-day trip – includes travel, setup, 2 boat dives, and gear pack-down)

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Discover One of Australia’s Top Dive Sites Just two nautical miles off Fingal Head, Cook Island is a protected aquatic reserve bursting with marine life. Known locally as Turtle Island, it’s home to resident green, hawksbill, and loggerhead turtles.

You’ll also encounter seasonal leopard sharks, plus year-round sightings of giant groupers, rays, wobbegongs, nudibranchs, anemonefish, giant sponges, and vibrant soft corals.

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What’s Included:

• Two boat dives at Cook Island
• Experienced, friendly Dive Guides
• Full scuba gear (if needed)
• Light 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 (locations may vary depending on conditions)
• Return to base for gear pack-down, rinse, and debrief

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Prerequisites:

• Certified SSI Open Water Diver or equivalent
• 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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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? This is your chance to explore one of the most rewarding dive sites on the East Coast — up close, underwater, and unforgettable.