Fact Sheets & Video - Byron Bay

SunDive, through the Planula Diver's Retreat, runs half-day dives for beginners twice a day all year round. Anyone with a clean bill of health aged 12 and over can join in. The lessons will teach you basics such as hand signals you can use underwater to communicate with other divers.Once you have mastered a few techniques, it's time to hit the water. You will head to Julian Rocks, about three minutes off the coast, where you will be introduced to the water - and to over 500 species of fish - under the watchful eye of your instructor.Other animals you should look out for are stingrays, venomous lionfish and harmless sharks.If you have any steam left at the end of your dive, grab a board, bike or boogie board from Planula. It's free and a great way to fill in the rest of your day.

The facts

Kendell and Hazelton Airlines fly to Ballina every day from $214 per person.

Hazelton Airlines Tel: 13 17 13

Planula Diver's Retreat two-night package is available from $180 per person. This includes accommodation and an introductory dive with SunDive.

Planula B&B

Tel: 02 6680 9134

Underwater footage in our story was courtesy of Tim Hochgrebe from Planula.

Tim can go diving with you and video your dive using the latest digital videographing technologies. Individual movies can then be edited on-site to become an everlasting memory. Call Planula.