Wednesday:
7:30am Breakfast. 8:30am Arrive at the Cod Hole. Dive Briefing
Dive 1: Familiarization with the Cod Hole. Check out dive for those who have done less than 50
dives or have not dived in the past year. Likely Sightings include Giant Potato Cod, Moray Eel,
Reef Sharks & Maori Wrasse.
Dive 2: Cod Feed at the Cod Hole- Close encounters with the Famous Potato Cod. Lunch
Dive 3: Pixie's Pinacle/Reef/Wall or Challenger Bay. Likely Sightings include Lion Fish, Nudibranchs,
Garden Eels & Barracuda. Afternoon rest & snack.
Dive 4: 6:30pm Night Dive at Challenger Bay. Likely Sightings include Cuttle Fish, Sea Turtles, Reef Sharks & Manta Rays. 8:00pm Evening Meal
Thursday:
7:00am Breakfast. Dive Briefing
Dive 5: 7:30am Clam Gardens. Likely Sightings include Giant Clams (150-200 y/o)
Dive 6: 10:00am Steve's Bommie. Likely Sightings include Red flame File Shell, Stone Fish, Wobbegong Sharks, Turtles & Thousands of schooling Anthias. Snack
Dive 7 : 12:00/1:00pm Temple Of Doom. Sightings include Flatworms & Clownfish. Lunch followed by Afternoon Rest.
Dive 8: 6:30pm Beer Gardens. Sightings include Sleepy Turtles & Parrot Fish. 8:00pm Evening Meal
Friday:
Dive Briefing
Dive 9: 6:30am Hogs Breath. Sightings include Blue Spot Lagoon Ray & Clown Fish. 7:30am Breakfast
Dive 10: 8:30am Split Bommie. Sightings include Octopus & various Butterfly Fish.
As we sail back to Cairns, passengers have plenty of time to rest and relax in between snacks and lunch.
Taka then arrives back to Trinity Wharf in Cairns at 3:00pm.
Complimentary transfers to local accommodation between 3:00pm and 4:00pm
Cod Hole Liveaboard with Taka Dive
Departing for a 4 Day Dive Trip from Cairns to the world famous Cod Hole every Tuesday Scuba Scuba Diving the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns Queensland Australia
Discounts Available
Taka Dive
Cod Hole Dive Trips
4 Days 3 Nights
Departs ex Cairns Tuesdays 4.30pm
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Cod Hole and Northern Great Barrier Reefs
4 Days 3 Nights (3 Full days diving)
Tuesday:
Complimentary pick-ups from Cairns City accommodation commence between 4:30pm & 5:00pm. Passengers arrive to our vessel 'TAKA' at
approx 5:10pm. Check in is then done by one of our experienced & friendly crew members.
The first evening we travel overnight 150 km to the Cod Hole. During this
time passengers organize their dive gear or hire gear. We also have a brief period of introduction followed by paperwork and a briefing on the schedule for the next day. Dinner is served at approx 7:30pm with the rest of the evening for relaxation.
Discount for
Oz Magic Clients
Terms and Conditions
In the case of extreme weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances, Taka Dive reserves the right to adjust or cancel the standard itinerary.
We recommend the individual purchase of TRAVEL insurance.
Dive Insurance for medical evacuation is available on board at a cost of $25AUD (Cod Hole Tour) or $30AUD (Coral Sea Tour)
Certain medical conditions or medication can preclude some people from diving, please contact Oz Magic if more information is required.
Cancellation: The cancellation fees are as follows:
20% cancellation fee 30 days or more prior to departure.
50% cancellation fee if within 30 days prior to departure.
100% cancellation fee within 14 days prior to departure.
Schedules subject to change without notice
Pre-departure Information: What to bring-
Dive Certification Card
Hat, Sunscreen & Sunglasses
a warm jumper
a sense of humor (Smiles)
Motion sickness tablets if you are prone to sea sickness
Extra money for EMC, soft drinks, chocolates etc.
Please notify us of any special dietary requirements you may have.
An environmental management charge applies for all persons who are entering the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. This charge is to be collected upon completion of the journey.
What is Included:
All linen, including two towels per person.
Transfers to/from the vessel from Cairns City accommodation
Tanks, weights & Safety Kits (safety sausage with a whistle and cylume stick),
Two night dives with torches, batteries and cylume sticks,
free dive guide subject to instructor availability,
Superb meals- freshly prepared onboard from dinner on the evening of departure to lunch on the last day,
Snacks after every dive,
Complimentary tea, coffee, Milo, water, cordial, biscuits and fresh fruit are available 24 hours a day.
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Gear Hire Package
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