Sydney Dive Calendar – Guided Dives & Marine Life Adventures

Experience Sydney’s ultimate marine encounter at Martin Island. Playful fur seals dart and twirl around you, while whales and bull rays are often spotted nearby. A fun, high-energy boat dive that delights divers of all levels.

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Breathe smarter, stay longer. Learn to analyse cylinders, set your computer, and plan Nitrox dives to reduce nitrogen loading and shorten surface intervals. Ideal prep for deep sites and liveaboards; fast, high-impact training with no dives required.

Make a splash with streamlined monofin technique, breath control, and safe mermaiding skills in pool and open water. Build confidence, grace, and photo-ready flow—no scuba certification required, just a love for the water.

Level up with five Adventure Dives—Deep, Navigation, and three electives. Sharpen buoyancy, expand your depth limit to 30m, and explore more sites with a pro mentor over a fun, skills-focused weekend.

Easy entry and calm conditions make Oak Park perfect for newer divers. Cruise kelp beds and sponge gardens, meet the resident blue gropers, and watch for turtles along gutters and sand patches. A relaxed, confidence-building social dive.

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Sydney’s most joyful wildlife dive. Glide through bubbles as playful fur seals twirl and dart around you in shallow surge channels—often with bull rays cruising by and the chance of passing whales. Action-packed, grin-inducing fun.

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Experience the colour-shifting magic of giant cuttlefish up close. Guided by a marine biologist, this dive offers a front-row seat to one of Sydney’s most fascinating marine spectacles.

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Dive into Voodoo’s dramatic reef ledges and surge channels. Known for thrilling conditions and exciting marine encounters, this site is best suited for experienced divers.

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Get close to playful Australian fur seals at Martin Island. With curious seals darting around you and surprises from whales or bull rays, it’s Sydney’s ultimate marine adventure.

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Join the Abyss crew for a relaxed evening of trivia, laughter, and good company. Enjoy pub food, cold drinks, and fun competition while connecting with fellow divers off the water.

Experience Sydney’s premier drift dive at Kurnell. Glide along sponge-covered walls, weave through gullies, and let the current carry you past eagle rays and sea dragons on this exhilarating underwater journey.

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Spend a weekend at Montague Island diving with playful seals, cruising past migrating whales, and keeping an eye out for curious grey nurse sharks. An unforgettable trip for divers and nature lovers alike.

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Learn to safely dive with enriched air and enjoy longer bottom times with shorter surface intervals. Our most popular specialty course for active divers.

Expand your diving to depths of 18–40m. This specialty trains you for deep dives with proper planning, air management, and safety awareness.

Sydney’s iconic shark site, home to resident grey nurse sharks. Descend onto dramatic ledges surrounded by wobbegongs, schools of fish, and colourful sponges. A must-do boat dive that combines adventure, marine encounters, and a chance to meet these gentle giants.

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Explore Oak Park’s gutters and sponge gardens with friendly blue gropers and the chance of spotting a turtle. A relaxed and social dive for all levels.

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Discover the dramatic walls of Bypass Reef with vibrant sponges and deep drop-offs. A favourite for photographers and experienced divers chasing colour and structure.

Descend into Wanderers Reef’s sponge-covered walls and striking overhangs at depth. A spectacular challenge for experienced divers who love vibrant deep-water scenery.

One of Sydney’s most famous shore dives. Swim through sponge gardens and kelp beds while searching for weedy sea dragons, blue gropers, and Port Jackson sharks.

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Join the Abyss family in celebrating Christy’s final day with us. Raise a glass, share memories, and wish him luck on his next adventure!

Start your day with a refreshing ocean swim alongside fellow divers and friends. A relaxed, social way to connect, energise, and share the morning sea breeze.

Sydney’s iconic shark site, home to resident grey nurse sharks. Descend onto dramatic ledges surrounded by wobbegongs, schools of fish, and colourful sponges. A must-do boat dive that combines adventure, marine encounters, and a chance to meet these gentle giants.

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Gentle entry and easy navigation make Oak Park ideal for building confidence. Follow gutters and kelp beds past sponge gardens, meet friendly blue gropers, and watch for Port Jackson sharks and the occasional turtle. Social pace, shallow profile, and a relaxed vibe for new or returning divers.

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Hands-on CPR, AED, and first-aid training built for divers. Practice real scenarios, sharpen assessment skills, and learn calm, effective responses between dives and topside. Recognised Rescue Diver prerequisite and a smart upgrade for active buddies who want to lead safely and feel prepared on every trip.

Descend onto the SS Kelloe wreck, a 48m technical challenge steeped in history. Explore her iron hull, scattered debris, and bustling schools of fish. Strong currents and deep conditions demand technical training and wreck skills — a rewarding adventure for experienced technical divers.

Classic Cronulla reef diving with easy access and calm navigation. Swim gutters and kelp beds are alive with blue gropers, Port Jackson sharks, octopus, and the occasional turtle. Shallow, scenic, and social — perfect for beginners, refreshers, and photographers looking for a relaxed shore dive.

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A vibrant reef dive just off Cronulla, Osborne Shoals teems with colour and life. Descend onto sponge gardens and rocky ledges alive with schooling fish, big blue gropers, and cryptic wobbegongs. Great visibility and a rewarding 18m profile for divers seeking classic Sydney boat diving.

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Experience the future of diving with Avelo’s revolutionary buoyancy system. Learn how to achieve effortless trim, longer dives, and unmatched freedom of movement underwater.

Classic Cronulla shore dive with easy entry and friendly navigation. Follow gutters and kelp beds to sponge gardens alive with blue gropers, Port Jackson sharks, and the occasional turtle. Shallow 10–12m profile, relaxed pace, and plenty of photo stops — perfect for newer, returning, or social divers.

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Master the skills to prevent and manage emergencies in real-world scenarios. From panicked divers to unresponsive rescues, this course transforms your confidence and capability. A prerequisite for leadership training and the most rewarding step many divers take toward becoming trusted, reliable buddies.

Scenic Botany Bay headland dive with rocky ridges and sponge life. Ideal for newer divers and photographers, Henry Head offers easy navigation, good light, and marine highlights including weedy sea dragons, blue gropers, octopus, and Port Jackson sharks across a colourful 18m reef plateau.

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Kurnell’s most exciting shore drift. Drop in at The Leap and ride the current past sponge walls, soft corals, and overhangs alive with sea dragons, blue gropers, and cruising bull rays. A thrilling one-way dive requiring solid buoyancy, air awareness, and experienced shore diving skills.

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Guided by a marine biologist, learn pro tips to find and respectfully photograph Sydney’s elusive weedies. Drift across seagrass and low reef where octopus hide and blue gropers cruise. Shallow profile, slow pace, and loads of learning make this an unforgettable, conservation-minded shore dive.

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Sydney favourite with sponge gardens, gullies, and photogenic swim-throughs. Follow the island’s contour to meet blue gropers, Port Jackson sharks, and weedies along sheltered reef. A versatile site for confident beginners and relaxed photographers chasing colour, critters, and classic south-side shore-dive vibes.

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Relaxed Cronulla classic with easy entry and gentle navigation. Follow gutters and kelp beds across sponge gardens to meet friendly blue gropers, Port Jackson sharks and, with luck, a cruising turtle. Shallow 10–12m profile, social pace and great visibility make it perfect for newer or returning divers.

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Build confidence with five adventure dives, including deep and navigation. Experience new skills, explore more of the underwater world, and take your diving to the next level.

Learn to dive on a single breath with no bubbles or tanks. Improve relaxation, finning technique, and breath-hold time while exploring Sydney’s waters in silence.

Maximise your dives by using enriched air nitrox. Enjoy longer bottom times, shorter surface intervals, and gain essential knowledge on safe gas management.

Playful fur seals surround you in this fun and interactive dive. Expect close encounters, curious pups, and plenty of unforgettable underwater moments.

Join divers worldwide on International Clean Up Day. Collect debris, log your findings, and help protect marine life while enjoying a rewarding and social shore dive at Gunnamatta Bay Baths.

One of Sydney’s most iconic dives. Swim alongside playful seals, look out for migrating whales, and glide past bull rays in the vibrant waters of Martin Island.

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Experience the thrill of sharing the water with playful Australian fur seals at Martin Island. Perfect for both snorkelers and freedivers, this adventure offers high-energy encounters and incredible photo opportunities in a truly unique marine playground.

A relaxed reef wander is ideal for beginners and photographers alike. Swim through gutters, explore kelp forests and sponge gardens, and meet Oak Park’s friendly resident blue gropers, Port Jacksons, and maybe even a sea turtle or octopus.

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An easy and colourful dive with sponge gardens, swim-throughs, and plenty of marine life. Spot weedy seadragons, playful blue gropers, and Port Jackson sharks on this Sydney favourite.

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Experience the magic of Oak Park after dark as octopus, squid, and other night life emerge. Finish the evening with a fun social dinner at Betty’s Burgers.

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