Diving

The diving that can be found around the reefs and in the channels and lagoons of the Mackerel Islands is absolutely world class. It is an underwater wonderland of life and colour, with a wide variety of sites catering to both novice and experienced scuba divers, as well as those just wanting to snorkel.

Endless time can be spent in the pristine waters of the Mackerels exploring the clumps of coral and diverse array of fish of all colours, large and small. Diving and snorkeling gear is available for hire and tanks can be refilled at Thevenard. Dive charters are available with new dive school Scubaroo Dive (see below). Diving courses are also available.

Scubaroo Dive

Dive instructor Geoff Herbert runs a dive school from Thevenard Island. Geoff is looking forward a big year of diving at Thevenard and surrounding waters with his 41-foot charter boat King Diver. Diving includes full-day tours, half-day tours, boat dives, shore dives, night dives and a full range of PADI diving courses. All equipment will be available for rent.

Prices

PADI Open Water Course (4-5 days) Min 4 — max 6 students per course $480
PADI Advance Open Water Course (2-3 days) Min 4 students per course $380
Full day diving tour (2 shore dives)$85
Full day diving tour (2 boat dives)$140
3 days diving (2 dives per day)$405
5 days diving (2 dives per day)$650
Third dive during the day (on request)$40
Night shore dive (on request)$60
Full equipment per day $70
Snorkeling equipment per day $10
Wetsuit per day$10
BCD per day$15
Regulator per day$20
Tanks per day$10
Torch per day (batteries not included)$15
Tank fills $12

Prices for both courses include all equipment for the duration of the course. Requirement for both courses: dive medical to Australian Standard and 3 passports pictures (available at Posties in Onslow). Other diving and tours do not include equipment.

For more information on diving at the Mackerel Islands, contact Geoff Herbert on 9184 6611 or 0437 846 610 or visit the website at www.scubaroodive.com