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vanced/Nitrox recommended for longer profiles and outer walls. Medical & forms: Typical Aussie ops use standard ▪ medical questionnaires; bring doctor’s clearance if you answer “yes.” Electricity & phones: 230V, 50Hz, Type-I plug. eSIMs ▪ and cards work well in towns; offshore islands have limited coverage but good WiFi in common areas. Dive profiles & conditions at a glance. Depths: Commonly 30–70 ft / 9–21 m; outer walls and ▪ wreck sections to 80–100 ft / 24–30+ m. Currents: Generally light-to-moderate; occasional drifts ▪ on outer edges. Visibility: Typically 30–80 ft / 10–25 m, exceeding 100 ▪ ft / 30 m on calm days offshore. Photography: Wide-angle for bommies, mantas, and ▪ turtles; bring a focus light/diopter for macro at Keppel and coastal ledges. Sample 10-day Club Itinerary Day 1-2: Brisbane – Rockhampton – Keppel Islands Checkouts + 2 - tank boat; snorkel & beach time for non - divers. Day 3-4: Fly/drive – Gladstone – Heron Island Four - to - five dives across Heron/North/Coral Gar- dens; optional night dive. Day 5–7: Transfer – Bundaberg. Day 5: Shore dive Barolin Rocks + local boat. Day 6: Lady Musgrave lagoon + outer wall. Day 7: ex - HMAS Tobruk (or second local reef day for non - wreck folks). Day 8–9: Fly – Lady Elliot Island Four to six dives including Lighthouse Bommie; manta focus in winter. Day 10: Fly out via BDB/HVB - BNE - U.S. Short on time? Do a focused 5- to 7-day Heron + Lady Elliot manta/turtle combo. Quick FAQs for U.S. travelers: Do I need a visa? U.S. citizens need an ETA / eVisitor obtained online before travel. Time zones: Queensland runs on AEST (no daylight saving). You’ll be a day ahead of the U.S. East/West Coasts. Find out More! If you’re keen to find out more about the Southern Great Barrier Reef, come and chat to the experts
at DEMA! The Diveplanit Travel team, joined by Master Reef Guides will be at Booth #639 adjacent to the South Pacific Pavilion. If you miss us at the show, email or call us: enquire@diveplanit.com +61740390200.
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