Overview

Starting at $950 | Ages 10+ | 3 Day Course | Earn your PADI Certification

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation Summary: 14 days
Meeting Point: Shed 2, Lagoon Road, Lord Howe Island, NSW, 2898
Min Age: 10
Pricing: Divers (Ages 10+) - $950
Description: #Open Water Course
Learn to Dive with Dive Lord Howe. The Island's lagoon and outer reef provides a brilliant site to learn to dive.

Our small group instruction allows you more practice time and feedback with your Instructor.

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Schedule

The Open Water Courses consist of 3 half days of practical training.
Day 1 - 12 - 5pm | Classroom learning and practical training conducted in confined water
Day 2 - 8:45m - 1:30pm | 2 open water dives
Day 3 - 8:45am - 1:30pm | 2 open water dives | Dive ends at 1:30pm. Allow shop time after 3rd day to recap and fill out your Log Book.

You are currently booking Day 1 of your Open Water Course. Please provide your preferred dates for Days 2 & 3 on the next screen. We will contact you to confirm availability for the remainder of your course.

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About

Our Open Water Course gives you a worldwide certification that permits you to dive to a maximum depth of 18 metres (note that limitations apply to students 10yrs - 14yrs). The open water course can be delivered at flexible times during your stay on Lord Howe Island. We offer a personalised course, where numbers are kept to a minimum, allowing more time with your Instructor.

A minimum of 3 days is required. You will complete your Open Water Course theory online with PADI's interactive online eLearning.

PLEASE NOTE:
- Due to limited internet access on Lord Howe Island, students must complete all theory components online prior to arrival.
- If your preferred date is not available, we may still have space! Please call or email Us: info@divelordhowe.com & (612) 6563 2253

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Requirements

• You must complete a Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire prior to beginning the course. You may be required to seek a physician's approval if you are predisposed to, or have any of the conditions listed.
• You must be able to swim for 200 metres unassisted.
• You must be 10 years of age (for students 10-14 years age a Junior Open Water Certification is issued with restrictions applied). This meets NSW standards
• Parent or guardian permission is required for all students under 18 years

Due to our geographical isolation, it is highly recommend that you complete a Medical Examination (in the Australian standards dive medical AS4005). It is recommended you complete this prior to arrival, however it can be done on the Island with prior arrangement. Please note that anyone with a history of asthma will NOT pass a diving medical prior to undertaking (and passing) a bronchial provocation test (BPT). The Lord Howe Island General Practice are unable to provide this test on island and so it should be arranged prior to travel.
What is Included: - eLearning access
- Tuition
- Gear Hire
- Confined water training
- 4 x Open Water Dives
- Certification
What is not Included: - Dive Medical
What to Bring: - Swimwear
- Towel
- Water
- Reef safe sun protection
- Lunch / snacks
- Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire (or email this to us in advance)
Https://www.padi.com/sites/default/files/documents/2022-12/Diver_Medical_Participant_Questionnaire_10346_EN_English_2022-02-01.pdf
Special Requirements: - eLearning completion prior to beginning practical
- Children under 18 require parent / guardian signature
Faqs: HOW DO I BOOK?
You can book your diving online or contact us on 02 6563 2253. Please visit our Terms & Conditions page for further information on booking policies.

DO I NEED TO BOOK MY DIVING PRIOR TO ARRIVING?
Yes, as we do only take small groups of divers it is recommended to pre-book all dive packages prior to arrival to avoid disappointment.

WHERE ON THE ISLAND DO YOU DIVE?
Dive Lord Howe has a variety of sites surrounding the Lord Howe Island Group which are picked based on their suitability in the prevailing circumstances and conditions. To learn more about the dive sites of Lord Howe Island click here.

WHAT IF I HAVEN'T DIVED IN A WHILE?
If you haven't dived within a few months we recommend you completing a quick refresher dive that can be completed here on the Island or at a dive centre before you come.

INCLUSIVE PRACTICES
At Dive Lord Howe, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and accommodates individuals of all backgrounds and abilities, ensuring everyone can experience the beauty of Lord Howe Island's underwater world. Contact us for more information on how we can meet your needs.

BEST TIME TO COME
Anytime from September - May, with December - March being our peak time.

Note: Dive Lord Howe is closed from the 1st June - 31st August. This is due to our SCUBA equipment requiring annual servicing and testing off island. The weather during these months is also less stable / predictable, limiting our diving options.

WATER CLARITY
The water clarity during the summer months ranges between 25 to beyond 40 metres. During the cooler months the visibility can range from 10-20 metres.

WATER TEMPERATURE
In the summer months the water temperature can range from 22-26°C Cooler months can get as low as 18°C

Note: A 5mm westuit is suitable all year round, during the cooler months a hood and/or vest is recommended for those who feel the cold. These items are available from Dive Lord Howe.

WHAT IF THE DIVING IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER?
Please check our cancellation policy here. Travel insurance is always recommended when travelling to Lord Howe Island.

HOW DO I GET AROUND?
Pushbike is the main form of transport on the Island however complimentary bus services are available in the evenings to transport you to and from the restaurants.

HOW TO GET TO LORD HOWE ISLAND
Qantaslink fly a Dash 8 service from Sydney. Please visit their website to view the latest schedules.

Eastern Air Services also flies from Port Macquarie, Newcastle and the Gold Coast. For more information, please visit their website.

HOW TO GET TO THE DIVE SHOP
The dive shop is located along the foreshore of the Lagoon within easy walking and riding distance of most lodges on the Island. Your chosen accommodation will direct you to the location of Dive Lord Howe and the location of other operators during your arrival tour of the Island.

WHERE TO STAY
There are 18 family owned guest lodges on Island from luxury units to modest self contained apartments.

FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES
Oxley Travel
Spacifica Travel

ARE THERE ANY INTERNET SERVICES?
Yes, there are numerous hot spots around the island, charged per MB. For reliable internet connection, you can access the Public Internet service provided by Thornleigh Farm.

RESTAURANTS AND DINING OUT
We have a number of restaurants on the Island from fine dining to your casual cafe. Meals are also available on selected nights at the Bowling Club and Golf Club.

OTHER ACTIVITIES
Activities other than diving include Turtle Tours, Snorkel Tours, North Bay Trips, Around Island Cruises, Mount Gower Treks and Fishing. For more information on these trips check out Marine Adventures and Environmental Tours.