BUSSELTON WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Three Days to Your First Breath Underwater: Open Water Dive Course in Busselton
A three-day program that teaches basic dive theory, equipment use and in-water skills to certify you to 18 m; this guide explains what to expect, what to bring and how the course flows.
Three Days to Your First Breath Underwater: Open Water Dive Course in Busselton.
The Open Water Dive Course in South West Western Australia combines classroom theory, confined-water practice and open-water dives so you learn the fundamentals of scuba, build in-water competence and leave certified to a depth of 18 metres. Over three days you’ll cover basic dive theory, equipment familiarisation and safe dive planning, then put those skills into practice at some of the region’s best dive sites where marine life is abundant.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Learn at some of South West WA’s best dive locations
The course includes visits to standout local dive sites where students get to practise skills and observe the region’s marine life in situ.
Highly experienced instructors guiding small groups
Instruction is delivered in small groups so instructors can focus on technique, safety and confidence building during in-water sessions.
Top‑range equipment and a rare underwater observatory
Students use high-quality dive equipment during training and get the chance to explore one of only six underwater observatories in the world as part of the local diving experience.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
The rhythm of the course moves from classroom theory to confined-water drills and then into open-water dives. You learn equipment setup and basic dive planning, practise essential underwater skills in calm, supervised conditions, then complete several supervised dives to demonstrate competence. By course end students are signed off as certified divers able to dive to 18 metres.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should take extra care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course runs over three days; specific daily start times and meeting points are provided at booking. Meet at the operator’s location on the Busselton foreshore for course start.
Bring your mask, snorkel and fins (or any personal dive gear you prefer), bathers, towel, warm clothes, hat, sunscreen, water and lunch or snacks. Bring a GP-signed medical form if applicable; participants under 18 must have liability forms signed by a parent/guardian.
Training is delivered in small groups to ensure focused instruction and skill development; expect hands-on, instructor-led in-water sessions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Open Water Dive Course?
The course runs over three days.
What certification do I receive at completion?
On successful completion you are certified to dive to a depth of 18 metres.
What is the minimum age to participate?
The minimum age for this experience is 10.
Do I need to bring a medical form?
Bring a GP-signed medical form if applicable; consult your provider if you have medical concerns.
Do participants under 18 need parental consent?
Yes — participants under 18 must have liability forms signed by a parent or guardian.
What personal gear should I supply?
Bring your mask, snorkel and fins if you have them; you may also use any of your own dive gear during the course.