Helitrox Diving Course – Great Barrier Reef, Australia
 
Advanced Decompression Diving with Helium Mixes in the World’s Most Iconic Reef
Take your technical diving skills to the next level with our TDI Helitrox Course in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia’s premier destination for deep and decompression diving. This advanced certification program is ideal for divers looking to explore depths up to 45 metres, using Helium-enriched breathing gas mixtures and staged decompression techniques.
 
Conducted in the pristine waters of the Great Barrier Reef, this course combines TDI Decompression Procedures with Helitrox-specific theory and practical dives — offering a truly world-class learning environment surrounded by one of nature’s greatest wonders.
 
Course Overview
Our Helitrox program focuses on the theory, planning, and safe execution of staged decompression dives using Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx) with Helium. You’ll gain essential knowledge and real-world diving experience using breathing gas mixtures containing up to 20% Helium and 100% Oxygen for decompression, as permitted within your current certification level.
 
Note: Gas blends exceeding 20% Helium or with less than 21% Oxygen (±1%) are not allowed during training dives.
 
Why Learn Helitrox Diving in the Great Barrier Reef?
Dive in Australia’s most legendary diving region
Experience exceptional visibility, rich marine biodiversity, and breathtaking reef structures
Learn from highly experienced technical diving instructors
Gain confidence using advanced gear configurations in real-world open water conditions
Perfect for divers advancing toward Trimix and Extended Range certifications
 
What You’ll Master
Decompression dive planning and execution
Helium/Nitrox gas management
Safe use of stage decompression gases including up to 100% Oxygen
Setup and configuration of technical dive equipment
On-site analysis and adaptation to real reef dive conditions
 
Prerequisites
To join this course, you must:
Hold a Deep Diver certification
Be certified in TDI Nitrox, PADI Enriched Air, or an equivalent course
Have logged a minimum of 25 open water dives
 
4-Day Course Schedule – Great Barrier Reef
Each day runs from 9:00am to 5:00pm, with dives taking place on and around the reef:
Day 1:
Advanced Nitrox Theory, Equipment Setup, Dive 1
Day 2:
Decompression Theory, Dives 2 & 3
Day 3:
Dives 4 & 5
Day 4:
Final Dive 6 & Certification Review
 
Start Your Technical Diving Journey in Paradise
The Great Barrier Reef offers more than beauty—it’s a playground for serious divers seeking adventure and skill development. If you’re ready to take the plunge into Helium-based decompression diving, this is the perfect place to begin.
 
👉 Book your spot in our Great Barrier Reef Helitrox Course today and unlock the next level of underwater exploration.