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SS President Coolidge Wreck 75 Years on

May 23, 2017 by Simon Mallender

The SS President Coolidge Wreck – the most famous wreck in the world – turns 75 this year. A good reason to dive it if you haven’t – it’s less than a 3 hr flight from Aus

Is the Great Barrier Reef dead? No. But it’s time to get global to save it.

May 17, 2017May 18, 2017 by Deborah Dickson-Smith

Is the Great Barrier Reef dead? The Reef has had a tough 12 months, cyclones, bleaching and Crown of Thorns infestations. We need to get global to save it.

Diving the Solomons’ caves and caverns

May 10, 2017May 10, 2017 by Deborah Dickson-Smith

Many people visit the Solomon Islands to explore its many WWII wrecks, but the Solomons’ caves and caverns are just as much fun to dive.

Solomon Islands deal: half price Liveaboard diving

April 29, 2017May 24, 2017 by Simon Mallender

Thinking of treating your dive buddy to something special? Take advantage of our Exclusive Diveplanit Deal: MV Taka 2 For 1 on all MV Taka Liveaboard itineraries in the Solomon Islands through May, June July and August 2017.

The plastic tide turns… sellout screening of A Plastic Ocean

April 25, 2017April 26, 2017 by Deborah Dickson-Smith

This weekend, together with SO Manly & Surfrider Foundation, we hosted a screening of the enlightening film ‘A Plastic Ocean’. And it was a roaring success.

Mike Scotland’s Dive Travels through the Solomon Islands

April 25, 2017April 25, 2017 by Simon Mallender

Underwater photographer Mike Scotland shares his latest Solomons’ dive adventures with us, from the Russell and Florida Islands, through Honiara to Munda and Gizo.

We have a winner – Dive Week Holiday for Two on Lord Howe Island

April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 by Simon Mallender

We have a winner of the Dive Week Holiday for Two on Lord Howe Island competition which includes staying at the luxurious Pinetrees and diving with Pro Dive Lord Howe Island.

Diving Ball’s Pyramid … is it all it’s cracked up to be?

April 19, 2017April 20, 2017 by Simon Mallender

Many adjectives are used to describe Ball’s Pyramid: distinctive, mysterious, unique, magical, infamous, mythical … but is it all it’s cracked up to be? I was hoping so – because there are not many dive sites I get out of bed at 4am for!

Paul Unique – one of a kind passionate underwater researcher & cameraman

April 7, 2017April 7, 2017 by Simon Mallender

Next time you’re enjoying some breath-taking underwater imagery – spare a thought for the dedicated cameraman who filmed it all – then spent another 4 hours on deco. We profiles one such passionate individual: Paul Unique.

A Plastic Ocean – Manly Screening

April 4, 2017April 4, 2017 by Simon Mallender

Join us for a Manly Screening of A Plastic Ocean, on Sunday 23 April. This feature-length adventure documentary that brings to light the consequences of our global disposable lifestyle.

Diveplanit Deal Tufi Resort – Pay 5 Stay 7 Nights – AU$1,800

April 3, 2017April 4, 2017 by Simon Mallender

Want to dive the famous Cyclone Wall for a luxury resort in consistently clear and warm waters? We have an exclusive Diveplanit deal just for you from Tufi Resort – stay 7 pay just 5 nights.

Diving Papua New Guinea’s Top 5 Dive Spots

April 3, 2017April 3, 2017 by Simon Mallender

Diving Papua New Guinea’s Top 5 Dive Spots. A selection of dive spots and resorts around PNG – just 4 hours flying from Brisbane and Sydney with Air Niugini