Rainforest Scuba is the only company in the world who offers dives in crystal clear rainforest waters where platypus live and play. We can truly claim to give you a unique Australian adventure that everyone can enjoy. Learn about the platypus and other aquatic animals living in the billabong knowing this experience is suitable for both divers and non-divers from the age of 8 to 98+.

With the chance of being in the water at the same time as a platypus, it is no wonder 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. If you are lucky enough... A platypus could nibble your hand or you might just see them feed in their natural habitat. This is a place where you can explore the underwater world with an amazing array of different aquatic life including turtles, nesting eel-tail catfish and many more interesting and beautiful creatures which you would normally never expect to see.

This adventure attracts people to the region not just from Australia but from all over the world who would otherwise never have come here; many have specifically tailored their trip to include Rainforest Scuba. This attraction makes you part of a bucket list experience that’s safe for all and creates a lasting memory. TV shows, journalists, bloggers, divers, photographers, families and non-divers have experienced Rainforest Scuba with lasting memories.

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PADI Courses & PADI eLearning

Learn to dive PADI Junior Open Water Course (10+) & Open Water Course (15+) $795.00 or increase your skills with a full course review. NO need to wait for a class to fill as individuals are accepted. Once elearning complete, the fun begins. Day 1 pool sessions followed by the 1st open water dive Day 2 complete last 3 dives No waiting for a class to fill as can be one on one. Equipment supplied but reccommended to purchase mask, snorkel & fins for comfort and fit and safety. Please ask to try gear that suits you and your future dive trips.PADI Advance Open Water Course $795.00 (15yrs+) deep dive at Yongala price not includedPADI Speciality Course prices vary according to specialityPADI Rescue Diver $850.00PADI Master Diver choice of specialties denotes price

Scuba diving is not just for the adults it's for kids too - PADI Bubble Makers (8+ yrs) or PADI Seal Team (8yrs+). Try dives from 8+
Discover Scuba Diving & PADI Junior Open Water Diver (10yrs+), PADI Open Water Diver (12yrs+) and PADI Advance Open Water (12yrs+).
As a registered PADI dive shop you can do your PADI Open Water and recieve 1 credit towards your Certificate of Education (Qld year 12)
Course length varies for each course and can be suited to your free time and no extra charge if you need extra dives to complete your chosen course or if you feel you need more confidence.
Rainforest Scuba is the only PADI dive shop in the Mackay/Issac region. All courses are e-learning theory direct through PADI https://www.padi.com/education and follow the links.* elearning cost not included in the above prices.

Specialty Courses

PADI Open Water Side Mount
AWARE - Fish Identification Diver
AWARE - Coral Reef Consservation
PADI Deep Diver
PADI Dry Suit Diver
Digital Underwater Photographer
Diver Propulsion Vehicle
PADI Enriched Air Diver
PADI Night Diver
Peak Performance Bouyancy
Project AWARE Specialist
Search & Recovery Diver
Underwater Naturalist
Underwater Navigator