We track 16 dive operators in North Coast. 9 teach certification courses (11 PADI, 3 SSI). 10 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 | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jetty Dive Centre | 4.7(65) | 4.5 | 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 North Coast. 9 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (11 centres), followed by SSI (3).
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $280 to $350 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
10 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.
Jetty Dive Centre is a dive shop in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, offering a variety of diving and snorkeling activities. They provide courses, equipment rental, and guided dives.
Sundive Byron Bay is a dive center in Byron Bay offering dive courses, trips, and equipment sales. They are a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre.
Fish Rock Cave Dive Centre is a renowned dive operation in South West Rocks, New South Wales, famous for its cave diving and abundant marine life. They offer a full range of PADI courses and guided dives.
South West Rocks Dive Centre is a dive shop located in South West Rocks, New South Wales, offering diving services and courses. They are known for their proximity to Fish Rock Cave.
Wooli Dive Center is a dive operation in Wooli, New South Wales, offering diving and snorkeling services. They are known for their local knowledge and access to dive sites.
Dive Lord Howe is a 5 star PADI Dive Resort located on Lord Howe Island. They offer a range of diving and snorkeling experiences, including boat trips to Ball’s Pyramid and various certification courses.
Turtle School Byron Bay Dive Centre & Whale Watching offers diving and whale watching tours in Byron Bay. They provide dive courses and likely equipment rental.
Dive Quest is a dive shop located in Mullaway, New South Wales, offering dive courses and trips. They are situated near Woolgoolga.
Blue Bay Divers is a dive center located in Brunswick Heads, New South Wales. They offer dive courses and likely guided dives and equipment rental.
Byron Bay Dive Centre offers guided scuba diving and snorkel tours at the Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Nature Reserve. The operator provides equipment and transportation from a central meeting point to the departure location at The Pass.
| 2 | Sundive Byron Bay | 4.8(157) | 4.5 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Fish Rock Dive Centre | 4.8(120) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | South West Rocks Dive Centre | 4.7(78) | 4.5 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Wooli dive center | 4.9(34) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 6 | Dive Lord Howe | 5.0(125) | none | $280 | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Turtle School Byron Bay Dive Centre | 4.7(103) | 4.5 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Dive Quest | 4.8(25) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
