

Private Learn to Dive Course – PADI Open Water (4 - 8 People)
Course - Go Dive Tasmania
Enjoy a private experience with one of our friendly dive instructors, to ensure you have the best possible experience with your group of friends or family. We'll work together to choose dates that fit in with your schedule as best we can.
The PADI Open Water Dive Course, or Learn to Dive Course is your first step towards a lifetime of adventure and fun. This course teaches you all you need to know to get into the water and start diving in a safe and, above all, fun environment.
During the course you will learn the skills and knowledge to scuba dive to a depth of 18m and upon complete obtain a lifelong certification recognised across the entire globe.
Please be aware that the minimum age to complete a Learn to Dive course in Australia is 12 years old.
This Open Water Course is split into three main components run over two weekends.
1. Knowledge Development (Online Study) - Learn comfortably at home
2. Pool Session - Confined water training to teaching you skills in a safe environment
3. Ocean Dives - Consisting of two shore dives and two boat dives
1. Knowledge Development
Complete all your knowledge development at home with PADI’s online eLearning. This can be completed using phones/tablets with PADI's App, or on laptop/desktop online.
2. Pool Dives
Take your first breaths underwater, and learn the basic skills you need to be a confident scuba diver in a safe and comfortable environment. Conducted at one of the pools in the Hobart area.
3. Ocean Dives
Your four ocean dives take place on Tasmania’s beautiful east coast which is world renowned for its temperate water diving. Stay at our comfortable accommodation for the weekend while you apply the skills you learnt in the pool to real ocean scuba diving. Explore the wonders of the sea at some of Tasmania’s best dive sites.
Course Includes:
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Online PADI E-Learning for 4 to 8 people
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Equipment Rental
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Pool Session
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2 x Shore dives
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2 x Boat dives
Not Included:
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Transport - You must have your own transport for the entirety of the course
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National Parks Pass - You may need a national parks pass for ocean dives
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Food and Drink
Diving Doctors
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Please see this link for information on diving doctors in your area: Diving Doctor List
You MUST read through all Booking Conditions prior to purchasing your course.
Tasmania's highest rated dive training centre
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Description
- MEDICAL
- BOOKING CONDITIONS
- Reviews
Enjoy a private experience with one of our friendly dive instructors, to ensure you have the best possible experience with your group of friends or family. We'll work together to choose dates that fit in with your schedule as best we can.
The PADI Open Water Dive Course, or Learn to Dive Course is your first step towards a lifetime of adventure and fun. This course teaches you all you need to know to get into the water and start diving in a safe and, above all, fun environment.
During the course you will learn the skills and knowledge to scuba dive to a depth of 18m and upon complete obtain a lifelong certification recognised across the entire globe.
Please be aware that the minimum age to complete a Learn to Dive course in Australia is 12 years old.
This Open Water Course is split into three main components run over two weekends.
1. Knowledge Development (Online Study) - Learn comfortably at home
2. Pool Session - Confined water training to teaching you skills in a safe environment
3. Ocean Dives - Consisting of two shore dives and two boat dives
1. Knowledge Development
Complete all your knowledge development at home with PADI’s online eLearning. This can be completed using phones/tablets with PADI's App, or on laptop/desktop online.
2. Pool Dives
Take your first breaths underwater, and learn the basic skills you need to be a confident scuba diver in a safe and comfortable environment. Conducted at one of the pools in the Hobart area.
3. Ocean Dives
Your four ocean dives take place on Tasmania’s beautiful east coast which is world renowned for its temperate water diving. Stay at our comfortable accommodation for the weekend while you apply the skills you learnt in the pool to real ocean scuba diving. Explore the wonders of the sea at some of Tasmania’s best dive sites.
Course Includes:
-
Online PADI E-Learning for 4 to 8 people
-
Equipment Rental
-
Pool Session
-
2 x Shore dives
-
2 x Boat dives
Not Included:
-
Transport - You must have your own transport for the entirety of the course
-
National Parks Pass - You may need a national parks pass for ocean dives
-
Food and Drink
Diving Doctors
-
Please see this link for information on diving doctors in your area: Diving Doctor List
You MUST read through all Booking Conditions prior to purchasing your course.
Recreational Diving Medical Requirements – Go Dive Tasmania
To make things easier for you, please see the links below for the recreational diving medical forms.
Go Dive Tasmania requires a diving medical in the following cases:
- You answer “Yes” to any medical question and are prompted to see a doctor.
- You are 45 years or older.
If this applies to you, you must complete the medical before booking your course.
PADI Dive Medical*
- Can be completed by any willing GP.
- When booking your appointment, ask for a recreational diving medical.
- Not all GPs are familiar or willing to do this — check ahead of time.
- Bring a printed copy of the form to your appointment.
- All doctors listed below are known to offer this service in Tasmania.
📄 Download Medical Forms
To complete your diving medical, please download and print the appropriate form below:
🔹 PADI Dive Medical Form
Use this form if you are seeing a general GP.
👉 Download PADI Medical Form (PDF)
🔹 SPUMS Recreational Dive Medical Form
Use this only if seeing a SPUMS-accredited doctor.
👉 Download SPUMS Medical Form (PDF)
Make sure to bring the printed form to your appointment to ensure the medical can be completed without delays.
SPUMS Dive Medical*
- Can only be completed by SPUMS-accredited doctors.
- To find an accredited provider near you, use the SPUMS Doctor List.
Doctors Performing Recreational Diving Medicals – Hobart Region
Dr Michael Tooth
City Doctors Hobart
📞 (03) 6231 3003
Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Royal Hobart Hospital)
📞 (03) 6166 8196
Dr Graham Stevens
Your Health Hub
📞 (03) 6122 0150
Dr Elizabeth Elliott
General Practice Plus
📞 (03) 6223 5533
Dover Medical Centre
📞 (03) 6298 1222
Sorell Doctors Surgery (existing patients only)
📞 (03) 6265 1595
Doctors – Northern Tasmania
Windmill Hill Medical (Launceston)
📞 (03) 6776 0080
Tremaur Medical Centre (Launceston)
📞 (03) 6776 0080
Rose Cottage Medical (Launceston)
📞 (03) 6334 3622
Exeter Medical Center (Exeter)
📞 (03) 6394 4247
SmartClinics (Devonport)
📞 (03) 6422 6200
Burnie General Practice (Burnie)
📞 (03) 6431 7708
Wynyard Medical Centre (Wynyard)
📞 (03) 6442 2201
Important
Please allow at least 14 days to book and attend your diving medical — wait times can vary.
If you have any questions or are unsure whether a medical is required for your booking, feel free to contact us:
📞 (03) 6231 9749
📧 info@godivetassie.com.au
Course Booking Conditions
All course participants must meet the following requirements and agree to the terms below:
Eligibility
- Participants must be at least 12 years old, unless enrolling in programs like Bubble Makers or Seal Team (minimum age: 8).
- You must have your own transport for the duration of the course.
- Many dive sites are located within National Parks. Please ensure you obtain a valid parks pass
Parks Pass:
👉 https://passes.parks.tas.gov.au - All courses are taught in English only. For safety reasons, no translation is permitted — no exceptions.
Medical and Swim Requirements
- You must complete a medical questionnaire. Depending on your responses, you may be required to obtain clearance from a doctor.
- If you are 45 years or older, a diving medical with a doctor is mandatory.
- You must be able to swim 200 metres and float for 10 minutes unassisted.
- These tests are conducted on Day 1 of the course.
- Failure to pass will result in course cancellation without refund.
- Not bringing swim gear is not a valid excuse.
- Re-testing may be scheduled at an additional fee of $150/hour (minimum 1 hour, calculated from staff departure and return to Hobart).
Payments, Refunds & Rebooking
- A non-refundable deposit of $245 per person applies to all course bookings.
- Cancellations within 30 days of the original booking are eligible for a partial refund:
Example: $645 course – $245 deposit = $400 refund - No refunds will be given within 14 days of the course start date, regardless of reason.
- If you fail a diving medical and provide documentation to info@godivetassie.com.au, you will receive a partial refund, less the $245 deposit.
Combo Course Refunds
If you cancel a Combo Course (a multi person package) but wish to downgrade to a lower-value course instead of cancelling completely, we will calculate your refund based on the difference in course values, minus the non-refundable $245 deposit.
Example:
You booked a 4 Person Combo Course valued at $1999, but decide to downgrade to a 3 Person Combo Course valued at $1575.
- Price difference: $1999 – $1575 = $424
- Less non-refundable deposit: $424 – $245 = $179 refund
So, your total refund would be $179.
The refund will be provided to the original purchaser and payment method.
Please note: No refunds will be given for combo course cancellations made within 14 days of the course start date.
Date Changes & No Shows
- Changing course dates within 14 days of the start date will incur a $245 rebooking fee per person.
This can be done once only. Further changes require full course re-payment.
- Not attending or not completing the course will also incur a $245 rebooking fee (valid once within 12 months).
After that, full payment is required for re-enrolment.
Course Access & Communication
- After booking, we will contact you via email or phone to confirm your details and issue access to your online learning materials.
- Please check your spam/junk folder. If you do not hear from us, it is your responsibility to contact info@godivetassie.com.au.
- You will be required to complete waiver and participant forms before the course start date. These are mandatory — no exceptions.
Buy Now – Choose Dates Later (Gift Voucher Conditions)
- This option is treated as a gift voucher, valid for 3 years from the date of purchase.
- To redeem, you must provide the original receipt, which contains all necessary information to confirm your booking.