Deep Sea Divers Den is one of several companies in Cairns that offer scuba dive courses. These dive courses include several dives on the reef and upon completion give you PADI certification, which is essential for diving on the reef.
Like other dive schools in Cairns, Deep Sea Divers Den has several different courses but the open water courses are the most popular; these courses combine theory and pool dives with a couple of dives on the Great Barrier Reef. Open water PADI courses generally run over four to five days, the cheaper courses involve daily trips out to the reef and the more expensive course include accommodation aboard a boat on the reef.
You can still dive without PADI certification, but this will involve doing an introductory dive as part of a day trip to the reef. An introductory dive is a good way to find out whether diving is for you.
Cairns Dive Centre is one of several companies in Cairns that offer scuba dive courses. These dive courses include several dives on the reef and upon completion give you PADI certification, which is essential for diving on the reef.
Like other dive schools in Cairns, Cairns Dive Centre has several different courses but the open water courses are the most popular; these courses combine theory and pool dives with a couple of dives on the Great Barrier Reef. Open water PADI courses generally run over four to five days, the cheaper courses involve daily trips out to the reef and the more expensive course include accommodation aboard a boat on the reef.
You can still dive without PADI certification, but this will involve doing an introductory dive as part of a day trip to the reef. An introductory dive is a good way to find out whether diving is for you.
AJ Hackett runs a popular bungee site north of Cairns with a 44m jump.
AJ Hackett’s bungee jump site is also home to the Minjin Jungle Swing. This involves being strapped into a harness and suspended by stainless steel cables and swinging from 40m at 100km/h.
The Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park at the base of Skyrail is home to the Tjapukai Aboriginal Dance Theatre and there are also exhibits on Aboriginal culture.
This is a must-see attraction that gives you an excellent impression of Australia’s convict history. The World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site covers a large area and includes ruins of the prison settlement with several restored buildings. Admission to the site includes a guided tour, a cruise around the harbour and admission to the site for two consecutive days.
Free entry with the iVenture Tasmania card
Free entry and audio tour to the Port Arthur Historic Site with the iVenture Card Tasmania sightseeing pass
Bicheno Penguin Tours is a unique experience where you are taken in a small group to see little penguins waddle in from the sea at dusk. It’s highly recommended as it is a much more intimate experience than penguin viewing centres in Victoria or New Zealand and the number of penguins is relatively high, particularly between July and November.
Rex flies to Coober Pedy from Adelaide. The flight takes two hours, but you miss out of the whole outback travel experience. The airport is around 5km southwest of the town centre.
