We have some of the best diving in the world here in Townsville, but at SALT scuba diving we like to keep the horizons broad, with that in mind we offer:

• Customized personal dive travel
• Group dive expeditions led by our experienced dive team
• Inter-state and International dive destinations
• Dive travel, evacuation and medical insurance
• FREE Pre-trip gear health checks
• PADI dive training and refresher courses to prepare you for your trip

Come in today and chat with one of our friendly dive travel conSALTants or call us on 07 4775 7333 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              07 4775 7333      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or Email us today to book.

International Travel for 2011:

Our Dive Holiday Destinations include:

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea, situated north of Australia and south of the Equator, is the tail end of a string of islands spilling down from South East Asia into the Pacific. Papua New Guinea comprises of a remarkable collection of islands, atolls and coral reefs scattered around it’s coastline. A land of natural wilderness, breathtaking landscapes & fascinating flora and fauna. A land of adventure, mystery, lost cultures, tropical jungles and high mountain ranges. Not to mention spectacular scuba diving sites. Many relics from World War 2 remain, both on land and underwater, providing a great opportunity to scuba divers to explore famous ships and aircraft up close.

Borneo

Sabah has been voted one of the worlds top diving locations. The island of Sipidan, off the east coast of Sabah, was endorsed as one ofthe top dive spots by world- renowned diving legend, Jacques Cousteau. From macro life to pelagics, wreck diving to walldiving, coral gardens teeming with a rich diversity of corals and fish, underwater caves with sleepy sharks and a cavern where turtles go to die the diversity will amaze. Some 3,000 species of marine creatures, were first found and classified while diving the sites in Malaysia, such as Sipadan. Layang-Layang and Lankayan are the latest hot destinations that offer frontier diving if you’re looking for something new and fresh. Lankayan has seasonal whale shark sightings and Layang Layang offers some fabulous encounters with pelagics. Labuan is famed throughout Asia for its wreck diving. Mabul and Kapalai are world-renowned destinations for muck diving.

Micronesia

Micronesia is renowned for its world class diving. The pristine waters plays host to a variety of dazzling marine life whilst Truk Lagoon is the ultimate destination for wreck diving enthusiasts. Kayak around the many islands or hike to secluded lake and waterfalls. For culture lovers visit and enjoy the experience of traditional village life and for the history buffs there are many World War II sites to keep you enthralled.

Christmas Island

Christmas Island is a tiny island in the vast Indian Ocean; it is located 2300km north west of Perth, Western Australia. Shallow waters with fringing reef surround the island, before plunging dramatically into the depths of the Java Trench. Caves honeycomb the limestone cliffs at sea level.These marine environments provide a visual feast for snorkellers and divers alike. Over 63% of Christmas Island is national parkland. Walking and driving tracks lead to many lookouts, beaches and freshwater waterfalls. It is a nature lover’s delight.

Cocos Keeling

The Cocos Keeling Island group is an isolated cluster of Islands located in the Indian Ocean about 2750km North-West of Perth and3685km West of Darwin.
The Cocos Island cluster comprises of 27 coral islands forming two atolls offering clear blue skies, beautiful white sandy beaches and a tropical climate.
In short, the Islands are an idyllic setting for the holiday experience of a lifetime. Far removed from the hustle and bustle of mainland Australia, the Cocos Keeling Islands offers visitors a unique relaxing holiday.

East Timor

Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, became the world’s newest, independent, democratic nation, in May 2002. Situated north west of Darwin, between Australia and Indonesia, East Timor is already beginning to draw small numbers of travelers to the island. With its beautiful, unspoiled beaches, world class scuba diving, spectacular landscapes and rich history, it is easy to see why.

Fiji

Fiji is an ideal holiday destination for divers with a non-diving partner. Fiji is known for its palm-fringed beaches, lush rainforests,cascading waterfalls and spectacular underwater world, teeming with fish and corals. The Fijian people welcome visitors with a smile and friendly greeting “BULA” (meaning “life” or “good health”) heard throughout the islands.The tropical climate is ideal for a wide range of water sports. These magical islands offer some of the best snorkelling and diving in the South Pacific, as well as the opportunity to experience the traditional culture of this tropical wonderland.