Dive Forster at Fisherman's Wharf
Highlights
- Explore the pristine waters of Forster, revealing vibrant marine life including Grey Nurse Sharks and Port Jackson Sharks.
- Learn to scuba dive with expert guidance at Barrington Coast's only PADI Dive Centre, perfect for all skill levels.
- Join day charters in the Great Lakes, immersing yourself in stunning underwater landscapes and diverse critters.
- Swim with wild dolphins in a unique, intimate experience, connecting with these playful creatures off Forster's shores.
Dive Forster, Barrington Coast’s only PADI Dive Centre has been operating since 1982.
They have some of the best Grey Nurse Shark aggregation sites on our shores, amongst a whole lot of other critters! Learn to scuba dive, continue your diving education or join them on one of their day charters in the Great Lakes – Port Stephens Marine Park.
The pristine waters of the Barrington Coast offer incredible sites for novice to experienced divers. Explore what’s under the surface with Dive Forster today!
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SCUBA Diving
Dive the New South Wales mid north coast! Forster has some of the largest aggregation sites of Grey Nurse Sharks and their population is only growing. Other critters you can find off the shores of Forster are Port Jackson Sharks, Turtles, Wobbegongs, Octopus, Nudibranch and, in the right season, even Humpback Whales!
They also head out to Seal Rocks for another great Grey Nurse Shark aggregation site and cool caves to explore.
Swim with Dolphins Ocean Safari
Swim with wild dolphins off the shores of Forster!
There is only one person at a time allowed in the water with the Dolphins. This person keeps close contact with the boat by holding onto a rope alongside whilst the Dolphins swim under, beside and around them.
An incredible in-water experience!
Day Schedule
• Meet at our dive centre at 6:30am for gear fitting
• 7am departure
• Keep a look out for Dolphins, and if in season, Humpback Whales! We cruise along the headland off Forster and if conditions are suitable, we continue on to Seal Rocks
• Lite morning tea onboard
• Snorkelling opportunities with Grey Nurse Sharks, Turtles, Rays and Schools of Fish!
• Arrival back at the dive centre at approx. 12:30pm
Accreditations
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Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Memberships
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