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Grey Nurse Shark Reef Double Dive for Certified Divers

from A$169
5 hours
Mooloolaba

Certified divers, get ready to dive at Nurse Rock off Mooloolaba with Sunreef. Swim alongside endangered Grey Nurse sharks, explore swim-throughs and boulders, and spot vibrant marine life. Includes a 20-minute boat ride, full briefing, two 50-minute dives, and gear wash post-dive. Reactivate course required if you've not dived in 2 years.

Highlights

  • Dive with endangered Grey Nurse sharks at Nurse Rock off Mooloolaba
  • Explore boulders, swim-throughs and vibrant reef teeming with marine life
  • Photographer-friendly shark encounters in clear winter waters
  • Depths from 14 to 30 metres, suiting beginner to advanced divers
  • Spot surgeon fish, tropical fish and maybe a passing turtle
  • Easy 20-minute boat trip from Sunreef to the dive site

Inclusions

  • 50-minute double dive at Nurse Rock
  • Boat transfers from Sunreef to the reef site
  • Full dive briefing and paperwork checks
  • Gear setup by staff or self
  • Post-dive equipment wash by crew

Description

Get amongst the marine magic at the Nurse Rock reef dive, just a quick boat ride offshore from Sunreef in Mooloolaba. Certified divers can experience the thrill of swimming with endangered Grey Nurse sharks, especially during winter when these gentle giants cruise the area. Shark encounters here are relaxed, camera-friendly and perfect for a bit of adventure with your underwater mates.

There's plenty to explore once you're below the surface - duck between chunky boulders, swim through cheeky rock formations and keep your eyes peeled for colourful schools of surgeon fish or maybe a chilled-out turtle gliding by. With visibility ranging from 10 to 20 metres and depths from 14 to 30 metres, the site suits both new and experienced divers.

Your day kicks off at Sunreef. After checking in, you'll organise your kit (with help if you want it), sort the paperwork and certification, and get a thorough briefing as you cruise out on a 20-minute ride along the Mooloolah River. Dives last up to 50 minutes or until you and your buddy use 50 bar; then it's back aboard to swap salty stories.

Back at the shop, the crew will rinse your gear so you can just chill and relive the dive. Please note, you'll need to fill out an online waiver after booking. If you've not dived in 2 years, a Reactivate course is required. Weather can shake up the schedule, and if you get seasick, consider medication. Pregnant divers or those with certain medical conditions can't participate.

Additional Information

Requirements and Important Info:
  • Certified divers only, with proof of certification required
  • Online waiver to be completed after booking
  • Doctor's clearance needed if you take medication (except contraception/malaria), have any illness, or injury affecting diving ability
  • Pregnancy or attempting pregnancy is a restriction and you cannot dive
  • Reactivate course required if you haven't dived in the last 2 years (arrange with 3 days' notice by calling 07 5444 5656)
  • Subject to weather; confirmation is sent by 3:30 pm the day before via email and text
  • Diving is in open water; seasickness medication is recommended if you are prone