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Field notes, gear deep-dives, and trip reports from our instructors and dive crew.

A Rescue Diver student giving rescue breaths through a pocket mask to an unresponsive diver at the surface
CoursesOct 03, 2026

PADI Rescue Diver Course: What to Expect (and Is It Hard?)

What really happens on the PADI Rescue Diver course: how hard it is, what you learn on each of the two days...

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A diver sending a yellow delayed surface marker buoy to the surface on a spool above a coral reef
Advanced Open WaterSep 29, 2026

Advanced Open Water Adventure Dives: What We Teach in Sydney, and Why

Which adventure dives are on the PADI Advanced Open Water course, and why we teach buoyancy, navigation and rescue skills before a...

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A wall of dive masks and fins on display in a dive shop, ready to try on
BeginnersSep 27, 2026

What Gear Do You Need for Your Open Water Course?

Everything you need to know about gear for your PADI Open Water course in Sydney: what's included, why we recommend buying your...

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Dive Centre Bondi instructors and divers laughing together on the jetty at Bondi after a dive
Sep 24, 2026

Gift Ideas for Scuba Divers (And the One Gift They'll Actually Use)

The best gift for a diver is usually not more gear The best gift for a diver is usually not more gear....

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Three scuba divers carrying dive tanks and gear along a coastal boardwalk in Sydney, heading out for a dive
beginnerSep 22, 2026

How to Choose a Dive Shop in Sydney

Every Sydney dive shop looks similar from the outside. Here's what actually separates them: reviews and years in business, class sizes and...

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Grey nurse shark swimming past divers at Bushrangers Bay
Sep 01, 2026

Shark Diving at Bushrangers Bay: What to Expect

What Is the Bushrangers Bay Shark Dive? Bushrangers Bay shark diving is a day trip from Bondi to a wild grey nurse...

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Dive Centre Bondi instructor briefing a group of students before a shore dive in Sydney
Aug 29, 2026

How to Become a Scuba Diving Instructor in Australia

If you are over 18, have been a certified diver for at least six months, and are willing to build up to...

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Best Dive Computers for Beginners in Australia (2026)
Jun 07, 2026

Best Dive Computers for Beginners in Australia (2026)

Best dive computers for beginners in Australia 2026. Top 5 picks for Sydney divers — specs, prices & advice from Dive Centre...

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Where to Get Your PADI Certification in Sydney
Jun 06, 2026

Where to Get Your PADI Certification in Sydney

Where to get PADI certification in Sydney, from Open Water to Instructor, at Dive Centre Bondi — the only Platinum 5★ PADI...

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