We track 16 dive operators in Mid North Coast. 6 teach certification courses (7 PADI, 2 SSI). 6 run snorkelling trips. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 16. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Forster Dive Centre | 5.0(109) | 4.8 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 16 dive operators in Mid North Coast. 6 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (7 centres), followed by SSI (2).
6 of the 16 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Forster Dive Centre is a dive shop located in Forster, New South Wales, offering a variety of diving and snorkeling services. They provide dive courses, equipment hire, and guided dives, catering to both beginners and experienced divers. The centre is situated near popular dive locations in the region.
Dive Forster at Fisherman's Wharf is a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre located in Forster, New South Wales. They offer a range of services including dive courses, guided dives, equipment rental, and retail sales. They are known for their local knowledge and accessibility to the Forster dive sites.
Feet First Dive is a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre located in Nelson Bay, offering a comprehensive range of diving services. They provide dive courses from beginner to professional levels, equipment sales and servicing, and guided dive trips. They are known for their expertise and commitment to diver training and exploration.
SCUBA Haven is a dive shop located in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, offering dive courses and equipment. They cater to various levels of divers.
Grey Nurse Charters is a dive operator based in Newcastle that provides boat dives and PADI training courses. The business focuses on small group instruction and offers access to various local reef, cave, and wreck sites.
Dive Swansea Newcastle is a dive shop offering a range of diving services and equipment. They provide scuba courses, equipment sales, and servicing. The shop is located in Swansea, New South Wales.
Diving North Coast is a dive centre located in Wauchope, New South Wales, offering dive courses and trips. They focus on providing diving experiences in the local area.
Montague Island Adventures is a local operator based in Narooma that provides boat tours to Barunguba Montague Island. They offer guided tours, fishing charters, whale watching, and snorkeling with seals using two purpose-built boats.
| 2 | Dive Forster | 4.4(65) | 3.7 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Feet First Dive | 4.8(118) | 4.8 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Scuba Haven | 4.3(11) | 5.0 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Grey Nurse Charters | 4.8(5) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Dive Swansea Newcastle | 4.9(79) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Diving North Coast | 4.9(16) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Squids Dive Co | 5.0(30) | none | none | none | Visit |
