7D Great Barrier Reef Combined Orpheus Island Research Station Coral Survey & Whitsundays Dive Conservation Action, August 04-10, 2012

Two adventures in one! Coral Surveying Orpheus Island Research Station and Whitsunday Reefcare Adventure back-to-back, transfers Townsville through to Proserpine.

Rare opportunity to stay and dive off Orpheus Island Research Station, Great Barrier Reef. Get accreditation to dive as coral reef surveyor with Reef Check Australia/International. Earn PADI specialisation as coral reef survey diver. Join community volunteers Order of the Underwater Coral Heroes (OUCH) in the Whitsundays for an underwater search mission and help support OUCH’s conservation and education efforts.

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Highlights

  • Rare opportunity to stay and dive off Orpheus Island Research Station, Great Barrier Reef.
  • Get accreditation to dive as coral reef surveyor with Reef Check Australia/International.
  • Earn PADI specialisation as coral reef survey diver.
  • Join community volunteers Order of the Underwater Coral Heroes (OUCH) in the Whitsundays for an underwater search mission and help support OUCH’s conservation and education efforts.

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Land Cost & Dates

Land Cost
Prices per person in AUD Dollars

  • AUD $2,900 per person

Dates

  • August 04-10, 2012

*Prices are subject to change unless paid in full.

Inclusions

Inclusions

  • Transfers between Townsville/Townsville Airport – Orpheus Island – Airlie Beach – Proserpine Airport.
  • 03 nights dorm accommodation at Orpheus Island with 04 days dive and training activities with Reef check Australia.
  • 03 nights twin share accommodation at Boathaven Spa Resort, Arlie Beach with 02 days dive and educational activities with Order of the Undersea Coral Heros (OUCH).
  • All boat transport, tanks, weights, survey equipment and training materials.
  • All food (community cooking) at Orpheus Island, and daily breakfast hamper and welcome dinner at Airlie Beach.

Exclusions

  • All flights into Townsville and out of Prosperpine Airports
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals other than stated, alcohol
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, WIFI, Internet access and excess baggage allowance.
  • Dive gear rental and Certificate / PIC cards.

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