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Price: USD 2,175 pp
Travel dates: 01 Nov 24 to 31 Oct 25
Book between: 31 Oct 24 and 31 Dec 24
DEMA Group Special: 17 + 3 FOCs
1770 – gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef
You may have heard of Lady Elliot Island, famous for its resident manta population, but have you heard of Lady Musgrave Island – right next door? And the pristine reefs that stretch from here to Heron Island? Mantas can be encountered along this entire stretch of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, but there’s lots more to see here as well…
Located just 90 minutes north of Bundaberg, the town of 1770 is a diver’s gateway to some of the most untouched and remarkable marine environments on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. What sets this location apart is not only its breathtaking underwater scenery but also its sense of exploration and discovery, as divers can explore eight distinct reefs and over 70 dive sites, with hundreds of sites still waiting to be explored and even named—perhaps by you.
Heron Island Reef and Lady Musgrave Reef stand out as top dive sites. But what really draws divers here are the lesser explored reefs between these, like Lamont, Llewellyn, Boult, Sykes, Fitzroy and Wistari. Barely visited, each reef offering its own signature underwater landscapes, from vibrant coral gardens to dramatic drop-offs. Not to mention crystal-clear waters, and rich marine biodiversity.
Dive Spear and Sport 1770 has made these reefs home, roaming the Bunker Group Reefs that span the stretch from Lady Musgrave to Heron Island. Speeding out to the reef on our custom-built dive vessel, carrying a maximum of 20 passengers, we roam the reef system changing our location and exploring new locations on a weekly basis and providing a unique experience every day
Our Group Package includes:
- 6 nights accommodation at Agnes Water Beach Club
- 5 dive days – 2 dives including tanks, weights and air fills
- Daily guided snorkel session and citizen science activity
- Breakfast on the beach on all dive days including barista coffee or tea
- Lunch, snacks and refreshments on board daily
- All transfers to/from Bundaberg, Gladstone or Hervey Bay, plus transfers around town
Land-based FREE add-ons:
The team at Dive Spear Sport aim to make your visit to 1770 truly memorable, and offer a range of free activities for your afternoons, evenings and no-dive days:
- Walks and hikes
- Tour of Agnes including headland, paperbark trail, butterfly walk and other local trips
- Sunset drinks and snacks on the beach
- Rapid monitoring day / reef talks and informative events in centre
- In centre BBQ
- Sunset fish and chips on the creek
Group Tour Leader Allowance
- 9 + 1 FOC
- 18 + 2 FOCs
- DEMA Special: 17 + 3 FOCs
Add on a side trip to Sydney
Talk to us about adding on 3 or 4 nights in Sydney, diving with weedy sea dragons, have a sleep over at the world’s most scenic zoo and visit the Blue Mountains. Take a look at Sydney tour options here.
