At Fishrock Dive Centre, the adventure doesn’t stop at South West Rocks.
Join our experienced team as we lead small groups to destinations known for their breathtaking marine encounters — from coral atolls in the Pacific, to tropical wreck dives, to world-famous sites for manta rays and whale sharks. Each trip is designed to offer divers something truly extraordinary, with the same professionalism, eco-conscious practices, and attention to detail that define our local tours.
Whether you’re travelling solo, with friends, or as part of a dive club, our international charters and expeditions combine world-class diving with seamless planning and training if required. All you need to do is bring your sense of adventure — we’ll handle the rest.
At Fishrock Dive Centre, the adventure doesn’t stop at South West Rocks. Our passion for exploration extends across the globe, where we run guided overseas dive expeditions in partnership with Dive Adventures travel agents. Together, we bring divers to some of the world’s most exotic and remote destinations — all fully guided from Australia and back.
From Pacific atolls to Caribbean reefs, our expeditions combine unforgettable marine encounters, smooth logistics, and the same eco-conscious approach that defines our local tours. Whether your dream is to dive historic wrecks, swim with whale sharks, or capture manta rays on camera, we’ll guide you there.
Highlights of Our Overseas Dive Expeditions
Trip Length
7–14 days, fully guided from Australia to the destination and return.
Marine Life
Whale sharks, mantas, turtles, vibrant reefs, macro critters, and massive schools of pelagic fish.
Group Size
Small groups for a personal and exclusive experience.
Custom Options
Private charters and expeditions for dive clubs, photographers, and research groups.
Expert Guides
Led by our team with decades of professional local and international dive experience.
Eco Focus
All expeditions follow sustainable practices to protect the marine ecosystems we explore.
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Destinations We Guide To
Palau, Micronesia
Pristine reefs, shark channels, Blue Corner.
Solomon Islands
WWII wrecks, untouched reefs, pelagic encounters.
Papua New Guinea
Vibrant coral, macro life, world-class wrecks.
Bikini Atoll
Historic wreck diving of aircraft carriers and submarines.
Hawaii
Volcanic reefs, mantas, and big pelagics.
Sri Lanka
Deep wrecks, cultural immersion, and rich biodiversity.
Chuuk Lagoon
Legendary wreck diving capital of the world.
Maldives
Manta cleaning stations, whale sharks, and turquoise atolls.
Vanuatu
SS President Coolidge, pristine reefs, and adventure diving.
Caribbean
Colorful reefs, turtles, and warm-water variety.
Mexico & Yucatán
Cenote cave diving, whale sharks, and bull sharks.
South America
Remote marine destinations with pelagic schools and rich biodiversity.
Fiji
Vibrant soft corals, shark dives, and world-class reefs across Beqa Lagoon and Bligh Water.
Unforgettable Dive Experiences
From the world-famous Fish Rock Cave to schooling sharks, whales, and hammerheads, our dives are unmatched in Australia.
Expert Local Team
Decades of professional dive experience with unmatched knowledge of South West Rocks.
Purpose-Built Dive Vessel
12m boat with warm shower, toilet, spacious deck for comfort and safety.
Eco-Conscious Diving
Low-impact practices protect marine life while offering unforgettable encounters.
Tailored to You
From beginners to advanced explorers, photographers to research teams, every dive is customised.
Seasonal Spectacles
East Australian Current brings unique wildlife each season: leopard sharks in autumn, shark city in summer, grey nurse & whales in winter.
Why Choose Us
Most of our boat dives meet at our private dock in South West Rocks between 7:30–8:00 a.m.. Exact times may vary depending on tides and weather.
Every booking includes tanks, weights, and Nitrox (for certified divers). You’ll also enjoy access to our 12m purpose-built dive boat with warm showers, toilet, spacious deck, and refreshments between dives.
Yes! You can choose exactly what rental gear you need (wetsuit, BCD, regulator, computer, etc.) through our online booking system. We ask that gear is pre-arranged the day before so we can prepare a range of sizes to fit you on the day.
Yes. You can add a Nitrox course to your booking. Most of the theory is completed online before your arrival, with hands-on demonstrations and final instruction provided on the boat.
South West Rocks is famous for its variety:
Schooling hammerheads (late Sept–Feb)
Grey nurse sharks (large numbers in winter)
Humpback whales (May–Oct, often seen on the way to dive sites)
Leopard sharks & manta rays (autumn warm waters)
Plus all sorts of schooling fish and other creatures from both tropical to temperate, tuna, snapper, bannerfish, rays, and an ever-changing mix thanks to the East Australian Current.
We welcome divers of all experience levels, from newly certified to seasoned explorers. Some dives (such as Fish Rock Cave) are best suited to advanced divers, while others are accessible to beginners. Our team will guide you to the right sites based on your certification and comfort level. We prefer you to be in advance, Diver, or an open water diver with 15+ logged dives or have a deep certification. There are many courses we can add to on to your dive day that will increase your experience and comfort. Please connect to our dive course section for more information you'll notice there are some courses we can simply add to your Dive day and there are others that will take a little longer by special arrangement.
Yes, we also run whale watching tours (May–Oct) and offer trips for snorkelers, freedivers, and photographers. Non-divers are welcome on private charters as well.
You can book online through our secure booking system, where you’ll also choose rental gear options and optional add-ons. For group or custom charters, contact us directly to design your adventure.
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