© iStock/simonbradfield Diving in Australia Very different regions and climates throughout this island will make your visit to Australia unique. This country is home to the Great Barrier Reef and the heritage listed Daintree rainforest. Some unique species inhabit this place, like the kangaroos and the koalas. The centre of the country is where you will find the famous Ayers Rock, Uluru. Tasmania is a must-visit destination for its great wines, seafood and produce. The largest island in the world, Australia, offers a great diversity of diving adventures, from tropical diving in the north, to cold water diving, shipwreck explorations, and colorful sponge gardens in the south. All levels of divers are welcome in “the land down under”, as it has over dozens of dive sites, very accessible shore dives and over 25,000 kilometers (15535 miles) of coastline. You will be amazed as you explore The Great Barrier Reef and encounter many different and colorful fish species. You can also visit Tasmania and encounter unique wildlife both inland and at sea. Featured Training Centers Career CenterGOLD COAST DIVE CENTREInstructor Training CenterDive NewcastleInstructor Training CenterSCUBA WORLDMERIMBULA DIVERS LODGESCUBABOADRENO GOLD COASTDIVE NEAR ME PTY LTDBYRON BAY DIVE CENTRE This data is provided from the logbook information in the MySSI app Featured places to go in Australia © iStock/AzmanLNew South WalesNew South Wales has plenty of dive sites and activities to enjoy around its 2000 kilometers (1243 miles) of coastline.Learn more © iStock/Francesco Ricca IacominoWestern AustraliaWestern Australia is a state of Australia, home to Perth, its capital city, and the most populated one.Learn more © iStock/GordonBellPhotographyVictoriaVictoria is home to Melbourne, one of the biggest cities in Australia with plenty of activities to enjoy both inland and at sea.Learn more © MaresByron BayByron Bay offers more than 1000 marine species and you can encounter sea turtles, humpback whales, dolphins or sharks.Learn more © MaresSolitary Islands Marine ParkA must visit dive site in New South Wales is Solitary Islands Marine Park, a protected area with almost 1000 different fish species.Learn more © MaresFish RockWhen visiting the state of New South Wales you can’t forget to visit Fish Rock Cave, a unique ocean cave dive site that runs 125 meters deep.Learn more © MaresPort StephensPort Stephens is an area famous for shore dives, boat dives and wreck dive sites.Learn more © MaresTerrigalTerrigal is a region composed of 27 dive sites near New South Wales’ central coast.Learn more © ScubaproNingalooNingaloo Reef is the largest fringing reef in the world, and it stretches for over 260 kilometersLearn more © iStock/4FRGreat Barrier ReefHome to several vulnerable, endangered, and endemic species, marine life on the Great Barrier Reef is nothing short of extraordinary.Learn more © AqualungNorth QueenslandReferred to by many as ‘Tropical North Queensland,’ this diving region has it all.Learn more © MaresSouth QueenslandSouth Queensland diving offers everything from the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef to exciting shipwrecks full of life.Learn more Dive Sites in Australia Travel Information for Australia Power Plug Type IAirports BNE, MEL, NCL, SYDCurrency AUDLanguage enElectricity 230 V / 50 HzTimezone UTC+07:00 - UTC+10:00Network Provider Telstra Corp. Ltd. Discover the Wonders of the Deep with SSI's Blog Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures, dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. Let's explore the underwater world together and delve into the hidden wonders beneath the gentle waves. The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.