Remote Area Dive is Townsville's only 5 star Instructor Development centre. A full service Dive shop that prides itself on looking after the Individual. At RAD we believe in taking the time to make sure you're a happy comfortable diver or snorkeler. Whether it be your very first Dive or Snorkel trip to the reef, or one of many, RAD will look after you.

PADI Go Pro Night!
Posted on June 12th 2013

 

PADI GoPro Seminar!

If you're interested in taking the next step in your diving career or just curious to see what's involved, come join us next Wednesday evening for our GoPro Careers Seminar.

Along with PADI Hans we will be presenting our plans for our upcoming Instructor Development Course as well as employment opportunities available within the Dive Industry.  

 

Your opportunities are endless!!

 

Join us to find out how...

Where: Remote Area Dive

When:  Wednesday 19th June 2013

Time:   6pm

RSVP:  info@remoteareadive.com or 47214425

 

EOFY SALE!!!
Posted on June 12th 2013

Remote Area Dive is having a MASSIVE end of financial year SALE on some of our most loved brands including... Neptune, Sharskin, Atomics, Seac, Luxfer & many many more... DIVE into RAD before June 30th 2013 for some great EOFY SAVINGS!!!

FINatical Dive Club BBQ
Posted on June 12th 2013

Are you... FINactical about Sharks?

The clock's ticking for vanishing shark species. YOU can join the race to protect them by joining us at our upcoming BBQ on Thursday 20th June @5.30pm at Remote Area Dive. Please RSVP by Monday 17th June so we can cater accordingly :)
GoPro with RAD
Posted on May 28th 2013

Imagine a job where you look forward to work every day... Here is your offical invite to make that dream come true & become an Instructor with RAD in 2013!

Waking up in the morning to travel to your favourite dive destination could be the rule, not the exception. Becoming an Instructor gives you the freedom to teach either part-time or full-time, locally or overseas, in places you thought you could only dream of! 

Why GoPro with RAD?

  • RAD is a Five Star Instructor Development Centre.
  • Our IDC is intense, fun, demanding and exciting all at the same time, ending in rewarding results and extreme confidence leading in to your Instructor Examination
  • Our IDC provides a professional learning experience in which you will learn how to teach diving using the most successful program in existence.

Our next course starts:15th July

Want more information?

Visit http://www.remoteareadive.com.au/pro_packages/instructor_development_course.php or contact us today on 47 21 44 25 to start living the dream. When was the last time you said "I love my job"?

Gurkha Soldiers become PADI Open Water Divers!
Posted on May 28th 2013

Congratulations RAD team! We made it into this month's Dive Log magazine for such a great achievement -60 Gurkha Soldiers in 4 days! Well done RAD instructors & staff! Be sure to swing by the shop for your copy!

Get Swimming to End Finning
Posted on May 24th 2013

Remote Area Dive is FINatical about sharks and we will join thousands of scuba divers around the world swimming to end finning!

Our challenge is to swim a relay at Riverway local pool and entice others to set their distance to raise much needed funds. We’re calling on divers, instructors, families, guests and schools to join our Finathon™ and be champions for sharks. It’s a fun, family friendly, healthy way to raise awareness for this important cause.

You can either join in the fun or just help to raise money for this cause, the RAD Crew will be there in full flight with an array of costumes and swimming techniques. There will a BBQ, we will be asking for a Gold Coin donation for with all Proceeds going to Project AWARE. There will be prizes for best dressed and most unique way to swim lap, so please join us for this fun day and promote awareness for this special cause. We will be creating a team relay distance to be decided once we know participants or you can swim your own distance for those Olympians out there

When: Saturday 22nd June 2013
Time: 9am- 3pm
Where: Riverway Lagoons

RSVP Friday 14th June

Visit www.Finathon.org/team/remoteareadive for more information or to make a donation!

RAD good enough to eat!
Posted on May 22nd 2013

A big thank you from the NUDI family & the team at Syd's Superior Cakes for making us a special RAD treat! It looked almost too good to eat!

Weekend First Aid Course!
Posted on April 27th 2013
RAD will be running a Saturday First Aid/CPR course on Saturday 4th May - a great opportunity to knock over your first aid training without interupting your working week. Give us a call (07) 4721 4423 to book your space :)
Become a PADI Open Water Diver today!
Posted on April 23rd 2013

If you've always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. You will learn what you need to know to become a certified diver!

What You Learn:

The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:

  • Knowledge Development (online, home study or in a classroom ) to understand basic principles of scuba diving. - Monday Afternoon @ 5pm

  • Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills. - Tuesday & Wednesday Afternoons @5pm

  • Open Water Dives to review your skills & explore! Saturday - Sunday

Our next course starts on Monday 29th April 2013!
A night not to be missed!!
Posted on April 18th 2013

Make sure you are at Remote Area Dive tonight for the festivities! A BBQ night not to be missed! Kicks off @ 5.30pm-  all welcome :)

Let's Dive Cod Hole & Ribbon Reef Information BBQ!
Posted on April 8th 2013
Come join the RAD crew for a fun filled night on Thursday 18th April 2013 Remote Area Dive for a BBQ & Drinks Night. Kicks off @ 5.30pm please let us know if you can make it so that we can cater accordingly! Hope to see you there :) 

 

Click here for an insight into our Spirit of Freedom trip in November! 

Let us take you on an unreal adventure!
Posted on April 8th 2013

RAD Adventure Safari (Day Trip) 

Tuesday 16th April 2013

 

If you have just learnt how to dive, and want to test out those newly found skills or you have a passion for the underwater realm, then head out on a fun filled day trip with the RAD team. Including two dives, unlimited snorkeling, morning tea, lunch & snacks - you are bound to have an adventured filled day out on the water with RAD! 

 

$100 deposit required to secure seat! Click here to view day trip pricing

Easter Opening Hours 2013
Posted on March 25th 2013


Remote Area Dive Trading Hours Easter 2013:

Friday 29th March, Good Friday 

Pelorus Island Day Trip (fully booked) - Shop CLOSED

Saturday 30th March

Weekend Diving Safari (fully booked) - Shop OPEN 9am-3pm

Sunday 31st March, Easter Sunday

Weekend Diving Safari (fully booked) - Shop CLOSED

Monday 1st April, Easter Monday

Pelorus Island Day Trip (fully booked) - Shop CLOSED

We hope everone has a great Easter break and manages to spend some quality time in the water!  Look forward to seeing you all soon :)

 

A New Revolution in Diving!
Posted on March 25th 2013

Join the silent revolution!

Remote Area Dive is proud to announce the newest revolution in diving ... Poseidon Rebreather Diving!

When diving the Poseidon MKV1 you will experience a whole new way to dive - with a fully closed system, for the first time you will experience diving the way it was meant to be. in complete silence, no bubbles.
Get much closer to marine life: you will interact with marine life and inter-act in a way you never thought possible and truly become a part of the marine world.

Townsville's first ever Rebreather Course 29th April - 2nd May 2013!

  • One evening theory training

  • One day pool training

  • 2 day overnight dive trip

  • Total of 6 hours bottom time!

  • Strictly limited spots - only 4 in total

  • Only $1950 (add $210 if you're not already Enriched Air Qualified)

Complete training on the Poseidon MKVI Rebreather, all theory components, gear hire, all certification costs and all meals whilst on the island are all included in the above price!

Contact the shop (07) 4721 4425 for more details or to reserve your spot!

 

Easter Day Trips
Posted on March 1st 2013


Come diving this Easter!

Head on out on the water this Easter with Remote Area Dive!  Our weekend diving and camping trip is now fully booked, so to accommodate for demand we've opened up day trips on Good Friday (Fri 29th March) and Easter Monday (Mon 1st April). 

Take advantage of the long weekend and treat yourself to a spot of relaxation and diving on the beautiful Pelorus Island!

Click Here for more information on our Day Trips or give us a call and we'll happily give you all the details!

We hope to see plenty of you out and about - Happy Diving :) 
Must End Tomorrow
Posted on February 28th 2013

MUST END 5:30 TOMORROW AFTERNOON!
Summer Sale - Free wetsuit OR $100 cash back FINAL DAYS!

Put down on a deposit on any dive course by 5:30pm tomorrow afternoon to take advantage of the final days of our Summer Sale!  Choose from either a FREE Neptune wetsuit or take $100 off the cost of your course.

Offer valid for any course (excl professional level courses), Offer open to everyone!!!! To qualify for this offer customers
must book and pay deposit before 5:30pm Friday 1st March 2013.

 

Discover Scuba Diving!
Posted on February 11th 2013


Ever wondered what it's like to breathe under water??

... well now is your chance!

Remote Area Dive are hosting FREE Discover Scuba Diving Days on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th February at the Riverway Lagoons (cnr Ross River Rd and Riverway Dr, Townsville)

Head on down and say Hi to our friendly crew who'll be able to answer all of your questions about diving and introduce you to the world of SCUBA!  We'll be there with plenty of great offers and lucky draw prizes to give away so don't be shy, head on down and try SCUBA Diving for FREE!

*Minimum age 8.  All participants must complete a medical statement prior to completing the Discover Scuba Diving programme.  Remote Area Dive reserves the right to refuse entry into the programme on the basis of medical concerns.

 

New Photo Albums!
Posted on December 29th 2012

With 2012 coming to a close it's time to reflect upon the past 12 months and ready ourselves for some exciting times in 2013!

Check out our new photo albums! Showcasing highlights from 2012 and our overseas travel trips to Truk Lagoon and Tonga!!

We hope you all bring in the New Year in style and look forward to diving with you in 2013.

...Remember our FREE Wetsuit Deal is valid all summer when you book for any dive course!  (Conditions Apply)

Massive Christmas Sale!
Posted on December 9th 2012

With Christmas just around the corner we’re releasing some super specials for you to take advantage of…  so if you’re still hunting for the perfect gift for that someone special, or perhaps feel like you deserve a little reward for making it through the year, look no further!  There’s something for everyone from regs and BCDS through to great value masks and snorkels, wetsuits and all the essentials for any spearfishing enthusiasts.

Make your way in store to check out Santa's Pants Down Sale today!

Summer Special!
Posted on December 1st 2012

Super Summer Special!!

Been looking for the perfect excuse to jump in the water and learn to SCUBA Dive? Or are you hanging out to take the next step and upgrade your qualification??  The wait is over.... I've just found you the perfect reason to get wet this summer! 

Book any dive course this summer and receive a Neptune Wetsuit absolutely free!

Offer valid for any course (excl professional level courses), Offer open to everyone!!!! To qualify for this offer customers must book and pay deposit before 28th February 2013.

We hope to see you underwater this summer!
 



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