Fish Rock Dive Centre
Fish Rock Dive Centre
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Fish Rock Dive Centre is a 30 YEAR PADI 5 Star Gold Palm Resort, that means we provide travelling scuba divers with memorable diving experiences by providing professional and outstanding service.
South West Rocks, New South Wales, Australia
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SYZN
Sydney, Australia107 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
Experienced and professional guides led by Pete, first rate boat and equipment and deep local knowledge - all added up to a brilliant family experience for us and our 13/11 year olds. They skilfully combine safety first with a sense of adventure and fun. Pete’s infectious love of the ocean is inspiring - catering to both pros or novices with equal care and attention. He and his team were notably patient and good humoured with our kids. The dive locations were stunning - turtles, sharks, groper etc etc. Worth every penny.
Written 12 January 2022
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Nomad794584
1 contribution
Jan 2021 • Couples
I have been lucky enough to dive all around the world, experiencing many dive centres and sites however Fish Rock Dive Centre has found the perfect recipe. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly, know the site exceptionally well and are so so passionate about the sharks that they visit each day.
The owner Pete has an energy and a passion for sharks that is so contagious and brings you along for the journey!
If you can visit any dive site, make sure it is this one!
The owner Pete has an energy and a passion for sharks that is so contagious and brings you along for the journey!
If you can visit any dive site, make sure it is this one!
Written 17 January 2021
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Katharina K
Phuket, Thailand13 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The dive site itself is already amazing but the Fish Rock Crew Pete and Larry made it super special. Besides great diving we had soooooo much fun on the boat ride and in between the dives. It is our No. 1 experience in a 3 week travel around Australia. Absolute worth the money and highly recommend!!! Equipment was in an excellent condition too.
Written 8 March 2020
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Matt L
1 contribution
Nov 2020
My partner and I undertook the PADI Advanced Open Water course. The diving at fishrock is great, but the dive company and activities were poorly planned and communicated. This resulted in the loss of some of my personal diving equipment and having to change our schedule to suit those of the dive company. Phone calls and emails in the time since diving have gone unanswered and no help or compensation for my lost equipment has been offered. Diving at fishrock is fantastic but I would highly recommend finding another company to dive with.
Written 17 January 2021
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CJBurns
Sydney, Australia242 contributions
July 2020
We came back! Diving with sharks is fun but diving with a first rate crew makes any dive great. Peter, Bai and Larry make this a first class experience indeed.
The cave is wonderful as is being sung to by whales! Estimated distance from us was about 30 metres.
Love coming back here.
The Costa Rica Hotel next door is the place to stay as you simply roll out of bed and waddle over the driveway to the dive shop, sooooo easy :)
See you again soon guys.
The cave is wonderful as is being sung to by whales! Estimated distance from us was about 30 metres.
Love coming back here.
The Costa Rica Hotel next door is the place to stay as you simply roll out of bed and waddle over the driveway to the dive shop, sooooo easy :)
See you again soon guys.
Written 6 August 2020
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Quentin D
Broome, Australia2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Me and my girlfriend did our advanced course with those guys. You couldn’t find nicer people! B, Pete and Dan were so great with us, helped us so much!
B was a great instructor, she knew exactly what she was talking about. We improved a lot with her.
The dive spot as well is the best we ever did. So many sharks !
Thank you thank you so much guys!
Camille and Quentin
B was a great instructor, she knew exactly what she was talking about. We improved a lot with her.
The dive spot as well is the best we ever did. So many sharks !
Thank you thank you so much guys!
Camille and Quentin
Written 12 April 2020
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Mick D
1 contribution
Dec 2021
Awesome day diving. Very professional and safe. Well maintained and set up boat. Thorough dive briefs and two fantastic dives at an amazing site. Have wanted to dive here for 20+ years and will definitely come back for more.
Written 29 December 2021
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ndd1978
Sydney, Australia31 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
Felt a bit flat after this experience - found some staff to be rushed and subsequently 'short' when we were selecting our gear, with sarcastic quips and smarmy-ness as the day rolled on. Our very young and somewhat arrogant dive master did not point out a single thing underwater - in fact the most enthusiastic thing I saw him do was make an offensive sign with his middle finger to his colleague who was diving along side us. I had some trouble getting used to the integrated BCD weights which were not adequately explained, and as the BCD was fitted with 3 times the weight I usually dive with, I tried to hand this young dive master some weight. He refused to take it initially (possibly a misunderstanding), but then when I tried to swim away and cope with the extra weight, he forcefully grabbed my tank - I had no clue what was going on, only felt the unexpected force - this really shook me up and I lost confidence for the rest of the day.
Having said that, there was one fantastic young man working there (?Jake) who beamed with enthusiasm about the dive, and was helpful and friendly from the get go - if only we could have been in his group, I think we would have had a much better time.
I'd recommend that in order to improve the experience for guests, the staff and management introduce themselves to guests prior to giving orders; that they take time to explain their BCD-integrated weights rather than loading all guests up with the same weight; that the sarcasm is toned down and the smiles and friendliness turned up; and that the dive master takes some time to point out the many beautiful intricacies of this amazing dive site.
Having said that, there was one fantastic young man working there (?Jake) who beamed with enthusiasm about the dive, and was helpful and friendly from the get go - if only we could have been in his group, I think we would have had a much better time.
I'd recommend that in order to improve the experience for guests, the staff and management introduce themselves to guests prior to giving orders; that they take time to explain their BCD-integrated weights rather than loading all guests up with the same weight; that the sarcasm is toned down and the smiles and friendliness turned up; and that the dive master takes some time to point out the many beautiful intricacies of this amazing dive site.
Written 3 January 2015
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Thomas L
Mermaid Beach, Australia28 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
What a dive! The conditions where magnificent. Vis was around 25m or more, absolute pristine. I have never seen so many Grey Nurse sharks in my life, and the abundance and plethora of wildlife was mind boggling. I recommend these guys, really down to earth and wonderful to dive with.
Written 6 January 2015
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Paul R
Noosa, Australia35 contributions
June 2014 • Solo
Firstly know that you will NEVER fear sharks again after meeting these Labradors of the sea animals.
The owners and staff are superb. They have set the bar so high no other operator can match them. They make you feel as if you are the only customer. They set up your equipment, check mixture and pressure with you; Actually CARRY your equipment onto the boat, help you on with your equipment and change tanks for you! I mean talk about being spoiled! Then they provide a free guide for me to go through the Fish cave-which, though quite an unepected strong surge, was still awesome. Better to do two dives through it as the second would help one to know what to expect and where to point camera. I forgot to do the Bubble cave! Outside the cave and in the gutters are where all the action is. Get down in the gutter for the best pictures and just wait for these timid creatures to swim by totally unconcerned with divers. I saw three with hooks in their mouths and wished I could have helped them. So many schools of various fish I didn't recognize. Saw Crayfish, Wobbygongs--(which evidently can bite!) a turtle and a few other divers too. The boat out was comfortable, food and various drinks on offer. I was given a DVD and no payment asked. Found five teeth with the help of my great guide. And ONE hour each dive at 25 meters was just fantastic-especially still getting to surface with 50 barr. Would you believe Nitrox is FREE and all hire gear only $40. What value! DO NOT DEFER any longer.Book in, the water is warm, Whales are about the rest of the year-hear them singing under water while taking endless memorable videos. What an experience.
The owners and staff are superb. They have set the bar so high no other operator can match them. They make you feel as if you are the only customer. They set up your equipment, check mixture and pressure with you; Actually CARRY your equipment onto the boat, help you on with your equipment and change tanks for you! I mean talk about being spoiled! Then they provide a free guide for me to go through the Fish cave-which, though quite an unepected strong surge, was still awesome. Better to do two dives through it as the second would help one to know what to expect and where to point camera. I forgot to do the Bubble cave! Outside the cave and in the gutters are where all the action is. Get down in the gutter for the best pictures and just wait for these timid creatures to swim by totally unconcerned with divers. I saw three with hooks in their mouths and wished I could have helped them. So many schools of various fish I didn't recognize. Saw Crayfish, Wobbygongs--(which evidently can bite!) a turtle and a few other divers too. The boat out was comfortable, food and various drinks on offer. I was given a DVD and no payment asked. Found five teeth with the help of my great guide. And ONE hour each dive at 25 meters was just fantastic-especially still getting to surface with 50 barr. Would you believe Nitrox is FREE and all hire gear only $40. What value! DO NOT DEFER any longer.Book in, the water is warm, Whales are about the rest of the year-hear them singing under water while taking endless memorable videos. What an experience.
Written 1 July 2014
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