MAT DIVE INCLUSIVE RATES GETTING TO 3 international airlines provide weekly air service to : Airways, Airlines and . One Dive AUD$240pp DIVE TARAWA WITH  : Tarawa Flights are Mondays & Thursdays 2 Dives AUD$360pp out of Nadi, Fiji and returns.  : Tarawa Flights are Fridays out of Bris- 3 Dives AUD$600pp bane (via , Solomon Is.) and Sundays out of Pohnpei (FSM) via () and contin- 4 Dive package - 2 Days AUD$720pp ues on via Nauru (transit) to Nadi and via Honia- (min 2 dives per day per person) ra. 6 Dive package - 3 Days AUD$840pp  Solomon Airlines: Tarawa Flights are Wednesdays out of (min 2 dives per day per person) Brisbane via Honiara on Departs Tarawa on a Thursday.

8 Dive package - 4 Days AUD$1080pp SUGGESTED DIVE TARAWA TOUR ITINERARIES (min 2 dives per day per person) 3 nights, 2 days diving 10 Dive package - 5 Days AUD$1320pp  Arrive Monday on Fiji Airways out of Nadi Fiji. WWII Wreck diving Explore coral reefs (min 2 dives per day per person)  Diving on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Depart Thursday on Fiji Airways to Nadi, FIji Additional dives with dive package AUD$150pp  Diving Trips to Naa at Buariki in North Tarawa will incur 2 nights, 1 day or 1.5 days diving  Arrive Friday on Nauru Airlines out of Brisbane AUD$60 extra charge for fuel due to the distance.  Each dive lasts 40-45 minutes and is based on 1 tank  Diving on Friday afternoon and or Saturday only.  Depart Sunday on Nauru Airlines to Brisbane per dive.

Package Inclusive: Meet & greet service, return Hotel transfers, diving gear, dive guide(s) and all applicable taxes. Not included: Food / Snacks and Drinks. Explore marine life Spearfishing What to Bring: Hat, Environmentally friendly Sunscreen, sunglasses, towel, snacks and extra water/drinks, under water camera.

MAT DIVE CENTRE MAT DIVE CENTRE For Diving interest please contact, Michael Moote For Diving interest please contact, Michael Moote (686) 73009649 (686) 73009649 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] ABOUT MAT DIVE CENTRE Diving Trips Accommodation recommended for Divers Mat Dive operates out of Betio in the capital providing We do most of our diving in the Due to the close proximity with the Betio wharf, dive locations and an array of diving and spearfishing in Tarawa atoll waters. With years waters of Tarawa. The dive trips will our convenience for pick ups; we do recommend the following of diving experience, Mat Dive will ensure you get the best underwa- be accompanied by 2 of our dive accommodations for divers to stay: ter experience in this part of Kiribati. guides. Diving trips will take about 4 Betio Lodge I & II (Hotel) hrs.+ so do ensure you bring along Diver Capacity & Boat Located on Betio. Provides up to 43 standard & deluxe a/c rooms. some drinks and snacks. At this time Mat Dive is able to accommodate up to 4 divers at a Room rates: from $55 to $150pp/pn + $20 for extra person. For time. For diving trips we operate an open 14ft wooden boat with a The Diving Sites more information: contact, E: [email protected]. 40hp outboard engine so do ensure you bring along some sunscreen, W: www.betio-lodge.com sunglasses and a hat. With Mat Dive you have the option to choose which dives sites to Dive Gears explore: Mat Dive will provide you with basic dive gears - gas tanks, dive sets  WWII Wreck Diving in Betio lagoon. that includes masks, snorkels, fins, wet suits, regulators and BCDs,  Ship Wreck diving on the ocean side but if you wish to bring your own you are most welcome to. of Betio.

 Coral reef diving at the Betio channel. Dive Depths  Coral reef diving around Bikeman For safety precautions we restrict our dive depths to a maximum of sand bank. The George Hotel 35 metres.  Coral reef diving at Naa in Buariki Located on Betio. The hotel provides 23 a/c rooms (10 economy, 8 North Tarawa. (Note: Naa is the best standard, 5 deluxe). Room rates: from AUD$88 to $150pn. For more site for coral reef diving in Tarawa information: contact: E: [email protected], however due to distance from Betio, F: The George hotel Kiribati the dive trip will incur extra charge for fuel).

Spear Fishing At Mat Dive we also offer spear fishing activity for those interested. Spear fish- ing gears are also provided or you can choose to bring your own spear fishing gear. Mary’s Motel & Restaurant Located in Bairiki (). The hotel has 17 a/c rooms Room rates range from AUD$75 to $99pn. For more information, contact: E: [email protected], W: www.marysmoteltarawa.com F: Mary's Motel & Restaurant