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If you want to learn to scuba dive, the first step is to do an PADI Open Water Diver course.![]()
Within a few days, you can be enjoying the underwater world. And what could be simpler than learning right in the centre of Auckland!
We run open water dive courses in central Auckland most weeks.
Courses are run in small groups over two weeks, giving plenty of time for you to become comfortable with diving concepts and to master the necessary skills as an open water diver.
There are two course options to choose from:
Training is conducted over a series of classroom and pool sessions, followed by your open-water dives.
Your course includes four open water dives.
It is important that as part of your training you get to dive in a number of different situations, as once you are certified there are many options as to where you can dive. Because of this we conduct two of your open water dives in fresh water (in a local lake) and two in salt water (at a local marine reserve).
The price of this course is $549.
All of your scuba equipment is supplied, but you will need to supply your own snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel and fins).
If you decide to buy a mask/snorkel/fin/boot set from us we will give you 15% discount off your purchase, or you can hire them for the duration of your course for $50!
On completion of your course you will graduate with an internationally recognised PADI Open Water Diver qualification that will enable you to dive the world over.
If you’re busy, or just prefer to study at your own pace, it is now also possible to do the theory part of your open water course online, and join us for the pool and open water dives.
For more information on eLearning – click here
If you would prefer to do a private course with your own instructor we can put together a customised training programme to suit your availability.
On completion of your course you will graduate with an internationally recognised PADI Open Water Diver qualification that will enable you to dive the world over.
Before booking any learn to dive course, make sure you have the following questions (on our Frequently Asked Questions page, answered.
The only other additional item is a dive medical (see below) which will cost you the price of a doctor’s visit.
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Not sure if a full-blown course is for you? Come down to the pool and try scuba with one of our instructors.
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| Theory sessions | Auckland – Global Dive shop |
| Pool sessions | Auckland – Olympic Newmarket Pool |
| Dive location | Lake Pupuke and Goat Island Marine Reserve Note that dive locations may change if weather is not suitable |
| Course schedule | Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
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| Price | $549 |
| Discount off equipment if you buy a mask, snorkel, fin and boot set from Global Dive | 15% |
| What’s included? | Course price includes all your tuition, scuba equipment hire, manual and certification fees. |
| What you need to supply | All your scuba equipment will be provided, along with classroom materials. But please bring with you:
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| Course start date | Pool and Theory sessions | Diving |
| 05 January 2010 |
Tues 05 Jan – 6pm-9pm Thurs 07 Jan – 6pm-9pm Tues 12 Jan – 6pm-9pm Thurs 14 Jan – 6pm-9pm Tues 19 Jan – 6pm-9pm Thurs 21 Jan – 6pm-9pm |
Sat 23 and Sun 24 Jan – 9am-5pm |
| 19 January 2010 |
Tues 19 Jan – 6pm-9pm Thurs 21 Jan – 6pm-9pm Tues 26 Jan – 6pm-9pm Thurs 28 Jan – 6pm-9pm Tues 02 Feb – 6pm-9pm Thurs 04 Feb – 6pm-9pm |
Sat 06 and Sun 07 Feb – 9am-5pm |
| 02 February 2010 | Tues 02 Feb – 6pm-9pm Thurs 04 Feb – 6pm-9pm Tues 09 Feb – 6pm-9pm Thurs 11 Feb – 6pm-9pm Tues 16 Feb – 6pm-9pm Thurs 18 Feb – 6pm-9pm |
Sat 20 and Sun 21 Feb – 9am-5pm |
| 16 February 2010 | Tues 16 Feb – 6pm-9pm Thurs 18 Feb – 6pm-9pm Tues 23 Feb – 6pm-9pm Thurs 25 Feb – 6pm-9pm Tues 02 Mar – 6pm-9pm Thurs 04 Mar – 6pm-9pm |
Sat 06 and Sun 07 Mar – 9am-5pm |
| 02 March 2010 |
Tues 02 Mar – 6pm-9pm Thurs 04 Mar – 6pm-9pm Tues 09 Mar – 6pm-9pm Thurs 11 Mar – 6pm-9pm Tues 16 Mar – 6pm-9pm Thurs 18 Mar – 6pm-9pm |
Sat 20 and Sun 21 Mar – 9am-5pm |
| 16 March 2010 |
Tues 16 Mar – 6pm-9pm Thurs 18 Mar – 6pm-9pm Tues 23 Mar – 6pm-9pm Thurs 25 Mar – 6pm-9pm Tues 30 Mar – 6pm-9pm Thurs 01 Apr – 6pm-9pm |
Sat 03 and Sun 04 Apr – 9am-5pm |
| 30 March 2010 |
Tues 30 Mar – 6pm-9pm Thurs 01 Apr – 6pm-9pm Tues 06 Apr – 6pm-9pm Thurs 08 Apr – 6pm-9pm Tues 13 Apr – 6pm-9pm Thurs 15 Apr – 6pm-9pm |
Sat 17 and Sun 18 Apr – 9am-5pm |
| 13 Apr 2010 |
Tues 13 Apr – 6pm-9pm Thurs 15 Apr – 6pm-9pm Tues 20 Apr – 6pm-9pm Thurs 22 Apr – 6pm-9pm Tues 27 Apr – 6pm-9pm Thurs 29 Apr – 6pm-9pm |
Sat 01 and Sun 02 May – 9am-5pm |