We track 19 dive operators in South East Queensland. 11 teach certification courses (10 PADI, 2 SSI). 6 run snorkelling trips. 1 offer accommodation alongside diving. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 19. How Fin Rank works
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 19 dive operators in South East Queensland. 11 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (10 centres), followed by SSI (2). NAUI also appear.
1 operator in South East Queensland offers accommodation alongside diving.
6 of the 19 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.
Sunreef is a PADI 5-Star Training Centre based in Mooloolaba that offers dive courses and guided trips to sites including the Ex-HMAS Brisbane and Flinders Reef. The operator provides whale watching and swim with whales tours and maintains a retail shop for dive equipment and servicing.
Wolf Rock Dive Centre is a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre located in Rainbow Beach, Queensland, offering a range of diving and snorkeling experiences. They provide courses, equipment rental, and guided dives to explore local dive sites like Wolf Rock. They are known for their turtle encounters and operate year-round.
Scuba World is a dive center in Mooloolaba, Queensland, offering dive courses, trips, and equipment rental. They are a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre.
Brisbane Scuba is a dive center located in Manly West, Queensland. They offer dive courses, equipment sales, and likely guided dives and boat trips.
Gold Coast Dive Adventures is a PADI dive centre that offers offshore boat diving experiences for certified divers. They provide a variety of scuba diving courses and operate dive trips to local reefs and shipwrecks using custom built vessels.
Manta Lodge and Scuba Centre is a dive facility located on North Stradbroke Island that provides scuba diving courses and boat trips to the Moreton Bay Marine Park. The operator offers beachfront hostel accommodation with dorm-style and private rooms for up to 40 guests.
Queensland Scuba Diving Company is a dive operator based in Surfers Paradise. They offer dive courses and likely boat trips and equipment rental.
Adreno Scuba Diving Gold Coast is a dive shop located in Southport, Queensland, specializing in scuba diving equipment sales and service. They may also offer courses and dive trips.
Aqua Adventures is a PADI 5-star instructor development centre located on the Gold Coast. The operator provides scuba diving courses, guided dive trips, and snorkel tours using their own fleet of boats.
Scuba World is a family owned and operated dive business based in Mooloolaba that has been in operation since 1979. They offer a range of scuba diving courses from beginner to professional levels and conduct regular boat dive trips to local sites including the Mooloolaba Coral Reefs and the ex-HMAS Brisbane wreck.
| 2 | Wolf Rock Dive Centre | 4.8(105) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Scuba World | 4.7(200) | 4.5 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Brisbane Scuba | 4.7(21) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Gold Coast Dive Adventures | 5.0(624) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Manta Lodge and Scuba Centre | 4.5(371) | none | none | PADI · SSI · NAUI | Visit |
| 7 | Queensland Scuba Diving Company | 4.5(10) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Adreno Scuba Diving | 4.6(30) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
