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Boat Dives
We are based in South West Rocks, NSW, giving us direct access to Fish Rock Cave, Fish Rock Island, the Cove, and other world-class dive sites along the Mid North Coast.
Fish Rock sits on the edge of the East Australian Current, which brings dramatic seasonal changes in marine life. This means every dive is different — from tropical visitors in autumn, to shark-filled summers, to whales and aggregating grey nurse sharks in winter, and most of the year in lesser numbers.
All year round!
March–May: Warm waters with leopard sharks and the occasional manta ray.
Spring to Summer: Peak Shark Season — spinner sharks, bull sharks, hammerheads, Galapagos, grey nurse, school sharks, whalers and sometimes even great whites.
Late Sept–Feb: Best time to see schooling hammerhead sharks.
Winter: Hundreds of grey nurse sharks and migrating humpback whales.
Private Dock with gear storage and wash down facilities
Our 12m purpose-built dive vessel is equipped with:
Cabin and toilet
Warm shower
Large, comfortable deck
Camera Bench
Tanks and weights for all divers
Nitrox (at no extra cost) for certified divers
Access to our dive boat and facilities
Professional, highly experienced crew
Refreshments between dives
Yes. You can choose exactly what you need (wetsuit, BCD, regulator, computer, etc.) via our online booking system. We ask that rental gear be pre-arranged the day before, so we can bring a range of sizes to fit you on the day.
Yes. Our Enriched Air (Nitrox) course can be added to your booking. Most of the theory is completed online before your trip, with practical training and demonstrations provided on the boat. Also, many other courses!
Not always. We welcome all certification levels. Some dives — like Fish Rock Cave — are best suited for advanced divers, but there are plenty of sites suitable for less experienced divers. Our guides will recommend dives based on your experience and comfort.
Yes. During humpback whale migration (May–October), we offer whale watching tours. Whales are also often seen during dive trips — sometimes even interacting with divers at a safe and respectful distance.
Yes. We schedule trips around moon cycles and seasonal aggregations, including:
Schooling hammerheads (late Sept–Feb)
Whale migration (May–Oct)
Snapper and tuna runs
Bannerfish gatherings
Check our dive calendar for upcoming events.
Yes. We offer customised dive charters for individuals, groups, photographers, freedivers, marine researchers, and commercial divers. Contact us to create a tailored trip.
Yes. In addition to South West Rocks, we guide overseas dive trips to remote and exotic destinations — including coral atolls, tropical wrecks, manta ray hotspots, and whale shark encounters.
Bookings can be made through our online booking system, where you can select dates, rental gear, and add-ons. For group bookings, custom tours, or photography trips, please contact us directly by email or phone.
Yes. We are committed to eco-conscious diving — from minimising environmental impact to respecting marine life encounters. Every trip is guided with sustainability and safety in mind.
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AWARE Shark Conservation Speciality Course
Enriched Air Specialty Course NITROX
Open Water Diver
Advanced Open Water Diver
Deep Diver Specialty Course
Discover Scuba Diving
Rescue Diver
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Dive Master
Master Scuba Diver
Minimum age 12 years old
PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or higher
You will learn about why shark populations are declining, and why that is bad, the value of sharks in marine ecosystems; how you can take action, and how you can become a passionate and knowledgeable defender of the sharks. This course will also teach you about shark behaviour, appropriate shark diving techniques, as well as how to identify shark gender and behaviour. We will then take you out to dive with the beautiful Grey Nurse Sharks and wobbegongs at Fish Rock, and put your new knowledge into practice.
Generally, the course can be conducted over 1 day with prior completion of the AWARE Shark Conservation manual.
Towel, sunscreen and swimmers
AWARE Shark Conservation (supplied by us)
Total price for the course is $365, this includes a double dive to Fish Rock, full gear hire, background AWARE Shark Conservation information, donation by Fish Rock Dive Centre to Project AWARE to support shark conservation and a PADI Project AWARE Shark AWARE diver certification card.
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