What is the Dive Centre "Advanced Open Water" course?

Dive Centre's Advanced Course allows you to sample some of those action-packed underwater activities that you have always been interested in! You will have a great weekend away, where you can get additional diving experience under the supervision of one of our professional Diving Instructors. Whether you have just completed your Open Water Course or have been diving for years, you'll enhance dive skills, meet new buddies and gain confidence as you explore various adventure dives.

Click here for the Advanced Open Water course schedule!

What kind of dives will I do?

• Your first dive is on the fantastic "Waikato wreck", using one of the top local charter boats. This ex-Royal New Zealand Navy Frigate was purpose-sunk for diving, and is one of the best wreck dives in NZ!
• Your second dive is the navigation dive, this is done in one of the local bays where you will learn both compass and natural navigation techniques.
• We then wait for nightfall and head out on the charter boat again for your first Night Dive! An exciting time to dive, the under-water world changes completely at night, some fish sleep, others come alive, crayfish start walking around. You never know what you might see!
• On the second day we board the charter boat again, this time bound for the Poor Knights Marine Reserve. Rated as one of the top ten dive sites in the world, this is a great place for your last two dives. The first dive of the day is the Deep Dive down to 30m! The Poor Knights are built for this dive, with it's deep drop offs and walls.
• Your final dive of the weekend is an Underwater Naturalist dive. This is a great way to learn about the beautiful inhabitants of the Poor Knights Marine reserve.

Do I have to spend much time in the classroom?

No! The course has been designed to take place where you want it to - out diving! You will have one orientation session at our Pool Complex, watching videos on the types of dives you'll do on the weekend, and running through logistics, but no big theory sessions or exams. We will jump in the pool and make sure you are comfortable. We also turn out the lights to give you an easy introduction to diving at night! The Adventures in Diving manual covers all the theory you need. Just a brief review with your instructor and the rest of the weekend is spent diving!

 

How much does it cost?

The whole Poor Knights course costs $599 and includes the PADI Advanced Diver Manual with Data Carrier slate, PADI Certification, Instructor Fees, all charter boat fees for the Poor Knights Islands, the night dive and the wreck dive, hire cylinders, air fills, as well as your accommodation for Saturday night. The program includes any Scuba Equipment you need for the course. However, you will need to supply a torch and light stick for your night dive. (We have great discounts on torches instore).

Click here for the Adventures in Diving course schedule!

Do I need another Dive Medical?

If you have done completed a Dive Medical within the last twelve months, all we need is a copy of the completed form. If it has been more than twelve months you need to complete a new Medical.  PADI Medical Form (163K)

You can go to your normal family Doctor, but if you have any issues like a history of Asthma, Heart Condition, Insulin dependent diabetes, major ear or sinus problems, you should go to a Doctor with "training in fitness for diving medical assessments". Click here to see the list of "Diving Doctors" and download the pdf Medical Form.

How do I get started?

Just choose a date from the schedule and with a $150 deposit, you will receive your PADI "Advanced Open Water" Manual and you can start your next dive adventure right now! Phone us on (09) 444 7698 or email us now, and Come alive, learn to dive with Dive Centre!

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ADVENTURES IN DIVING SCHEDULE

JUNE 2010 

THEORY & POOL SESSION - Wed 23 - WEEKEND DIVING -  Sat 26, Sun 27

JULY 2010 

THEORY & POOL SESSION - Wed 21 - WEEKEND DIVING -  Sat 24, Sun 25 

AUGUST 2010 

THEORY & POOL SESSION - Wed 25 - WEEKEND DIVING -  Sat 28, Sun 29

SEPTEMBER 2010 

THEORY & POOL SESSION - Wed 22 - WEEKEND DIVING -  Sat 25, Sun 26 

OCTOBER 2010 

THEORY & POOL SESSION - Wed 20 - WEEKEND DIVING -  Sat 23, Sun 24

NOVEMBER 2010 

THEORY & POOL SESSION - Wed 24 - WEEKEND DIVING -  Sat 27, Sun 28

DECEMBER 2010 

THEORY & POOL SESSION - Wed 8 - WEEKEND DIVING -  Sat 11, Sun 12

January 2011 

THEORY & POOL SESSION - Wed 6 - WEEKEND DIVING -  Sat 9, Sun 10 Poor Knights

February 2011 

THEORY & POOL SESSION - Wed 3 - WEEKEND DIVING -  Sat 6, Sun 7 Poor Knights

March 2011 

THEORY & POOL SESSION - Wed 3 - WEEKEND DIVING -  Sat 6, Sun 7 Poor Knights

March 2011 

THEORY & POOL SESSION - Wed 24 - WEEKEND DIVING -  Sat 27, Sun 28 Poor Knights

April 2011 

THEORY & POOL SESSION - Wed 14 - WEEKEND DIVING -  Sat 17, Sun 18 Poor Knights

May 2011 

THEORY & POOL SESSION - Wed 5 - WEEKEND DIVING -  Sat 8, Sun 9 Poor Knights

While every effort is made to ensure all information is correct, details are subject to change without notice.

Please phone us on (09) 444 7698, or email us now, for availablility and confirmation of course dates.