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There's no other major city that compares in terms of scuba diving opportunities.
Sydney is the best place to go diving, hands down.
If you're looking for an amazing scuba diving experience, Sydney is the place to be. With its abundance of marine life and diverse coastline, Sydney offers divers of all levels a unique and exciting experience. Here at Abyss Scuba Diving, we offer boat dives, free shore dives, and a full range of PADI training courses. Our experienced dive masters will make sure that your diving day trips are safe and enjoyable, no matter what your level of experience may be.
At Abyss Scuba Diving, we offer more than fifty different scuba diving activities each month. So, no matter your scuba certification agency (PADI, SSI, BSAC, ANDI, RAID, GUE), you can come along and join us for some exciting underwater exploration. And there's no need to worry about finding a dive buddy, as our experienced team will take care of that for you.
So don't wait any longer; come join us at Abyss Scuba Diving, take the plunge and experience the underwater.
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Ship Rock & Oak Park - Shore Dive
Saturday 15 Feb 2025
Located on Ship Rock Road, it wont take long to see how this site got its name. The only way to dive it, is high tide. Dropping over the wall, takes you into another world, full of pineapple fish, angler fish, decorator crabs (if you can spot them), cuttlefish and much more. Be at the store at more than 30 mins before to collect your gear and meet your dive masters before driving yourself to the site.
Test your eye site as we head out to spot the ever elusive Weedy Sea dragon. You will get emailed a presentation on the weedy sea dragons to check out before heading out to see them
Heneries head is a great dive with lots of colorful sponges. Keep an eye out for red Indian fish and weedy sea dragons as well. Max depth 22m although can be done at 12m.
The boat will depart at the scheduled time from Sans Souci Public Fishing Wharf off Riverside Drive. This location is easy to get to by public transport or you can drive yourself. Please be at Abyss Scuba Diving one hour prior to departure time to collect any gear you need.
The tugarah sits in 45m of the Royal National Park on Sydney's south. It always has a lot of fish life. You need to be tec certified with a redundant air source for this one. It is NOT DM led. All divers need to be experienced in tec diving. The boat will depart from Tonkin street Cronulla. Just behind the cronulla train station
This site is one of our favourites and is usually conducted as a drift dive with the incoming tide. Step off the rocks into the big blue and let your self be taken along the wall, looking for weedy seadragons, rays and Pj’s. Its always good to get to the site early to get set up and then park your car at the exit point. The second dive will be held at The Steps.
Be at the store at more than 30 mins before to collect your gear and meet your dive masters before driving yourself to the site.
CRONULLA PICK UP Barrens hutt is located in the Cronulla area in south Sydney a few hundred meters off the royal national park. The top of the reef is in the 12-16m mark, but as you drop over the wall to the 28m mark that is where the site comes alive. There is a lot of beautiful soft sponges at this site and plenty of colour. You will see yellow tail, groupers, nudibranch, weedy sea dragons and cuttlefish. One of the exciting things about this dive site a nice little cave swim though, so bring your torches and camera to get some excellent photos. If the conditions are too rough for the site, we will relocate to another location.The boat will depart from Tonkin street Cronulla. Just behind the cronulla train station
Get ready for an unforgettable underwater adventure! Join us for a shark dive like no other, where you'll come face-to-face with the majestic grey nurse shark. These gentle giants, often misunderstood, are fascinating creatures with a unique appearance and a calm demeanor. Immerse yourself in their world, witness their graceful movements, and gain a deeper appreciation for these incredible animals. Join Jess our marine biologist here at Abyss Scuba Diving as you depart 7am for a dive to observe the fascinating Grey Nurse Shark at Bushrangers Bay, she will ensure your safety and provide you with valuable insights into the behavior and ecology of grey nurse sharks.
Located straight off Cronulla beach in south sydney. As you descend you can see the white sand on one side and the reef on the other, with a max depth of 18m
You can expect to see both macro and the usual cool Sydney marine life at this site. The friendly blue grouper, red morwong, cuttlefish, mado, stripey, common bullseye, crimson-banded wrasse, maori wrasse, silver sweep, sergeant baker and more. This site will leave you in a Marine wonderland. The boat will Depart at the scheduled time from Sans souci public Fishing wharf off River side drive. This location is easy to get to by public transport or you can drive yourself.
For this dive you must be confident in the water. This site is one of our favourites and is usually conducted as a drift dive with the incoming tide. It is a bit of a clif walk down, you need to be confident in the water. Step off the rocks into the big blue and let your self be taken along the wall, looking for weedy seadragons, rays and Pj’s. Its always good to get to the site early to get set up and then park your car at the exit point. The second dive will be held at The Steps.
Be at the store at more than 30 mins before to collect your gear and meet your dive masters before driving yourself to the site.
The Magic Point shark dive is a double boat dive. This site has a maximum depth of 24m but can easily be done at 15m. The site is renowned for its grey nurse sharks. Additionally, weedy sea dragons can be spotted at the sand line.
If the conditions are too rough for the site, we will relocate to another location.
The boat will depart at the scheduled time from the Sans Souci Public Fishing Wharf off Riverside Drive. This location is easily accessible by public transport or private vehicle. Please arrive at Abyss Scuba Diving one hour before departure to collect any rental dive gear.
Note: Transport is not included for this dive; if you require a lift, please be here no later than 45 minutes before the start time. If no lift can be provided the best option is an Uber to and from the site.
PADI courses are available for those wishing to learn to scuba dive or certified divers who[…]
Scuba Diving Opportunities in Sydney
Are you looking for the best scuba diving opportunities in Sydney? Look no further than Abyss Scuba Diving! With an average of fifty different Sydney diving activities every month, we guarantee that you'll always find something exciting to explore.
We offer a wide variety of PADI courses and FREE dives led by a divemaster, as well as boat dives, weekend trips, technical diving, freediving and much more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, we can help you find the perfect dive site to explore. Plus, we accept a wide range of certifications with sufficient proof of your certification for that dive. We can even organize a buddy if necessary.
Sydney's coastline is world-renowned for its beauty, and it offers scuba divers a chance to explore this underwater world firsthand. From Cronulla in the south to Shelly Beach at Manly in the north, there are plenty of options for diving right off the shore or from a boat to check out Sydney's unique marine life.
Marine Life in Sydney
The waters around Sydney Harbour are home to a huge variety of amazing marine life, from Port Jackson Sharks to Giant Cuttlefish and Grey Nurse Sharks. There are also plenty of smaller species, such as flathead, silver sweep, pike, yellowtail and ladder-finned pomfrets, sea dragons and leather jackets. Of course, Sydney's iconic blue groper can be found here too. In fact, there are more species of fish in Sydney Harbour than in the whole Mediterranean Sea!
Keep your eyes peeled for marine mammals when you're in Sydney. You might see Bottlenose Dolphins, Green Turtles and even some fairy penguins swimming around. seals are much rarer to spot, but if you visit in the colder months, you might get lucky. Humpback whales pass through as they travel between Antarctica and Queensland's southern great barrier reef on their annual migration.
So if you're looking for some of the best scuba diving opportunities in Sydney, come join Abyss Scuba Diving! With our experienced staff and an incredible selection of dive sites, we guarantee an unforgettable experience no matter what your level of expertise is. Let us help you explore this amazing underwater world!
Divers Visiting Sydney
Recreational scuba divers visiting Sydney should make sure to check out the amazing scuba dive sites in Sydney. You can find a variety of unique and interesting underwater critters that you won't find anywhere else in the world, such as the weedy seadragon and the giant cuttlefish. Even if you don't have your own scuba equipment, there are plenty of great dive shops in Sydney that offer scuba gear rentals, so you can still experience it all! While the Great Barrier Reef is incredible, don't miss out on this hidden gem right here in Sydney.
Take advantage of our private guided diving experience if you cannot join one of the scheduled dives. With us at Abyss Scuba Diving, you'll get to see all the amazing things waiting for you underwater in only 15 minutes from Sydney Airport. Make sure your visit is complete by scuba diving with us while you're in Sydney!
