Boost your diving confidence with Jetty Dive Centre’s 5-hour pool refresher. Perfect for re-familiarizing yourself with essential skills in a safe, supportive environment.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in basic good health, comfortable in shallow water, and able to perform light physical activity.
Wildlife
History
The coastline has been a popular diving area since the 1980s, with a growing reputation for accessible training facilities.
Conservation
Jetty Dive Centre actively participates in reef preservation efforts and encourages eco-friendly diving practices.
Jetty Dive Centre
Boost your diving confidence with Jetty Dive Centre’s 5-hour pool refresher. Perfect for re-familiarizing yourself with essential skills in a safe, supportive environment.
Jetty Dive Centre is a dive operator based in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, offering guided dives, snorkelling trips, whale watching and a broad range of PADI training courses. Operating from local launch points, the centre runs boat dives and snorkel trips to the Solitary Islands Marine Park, a protected area known for diverse marine life.
The business provides beginner experiences such as Discover Scuba Diving, refresher programs, and PADI entry-level courses, alongside more advanced training including Advanced Open Water, Deep Diver, Rescue Diver and specialised programs like Enriched Air Nitrox and Shark Awareness. Many courses include online theory, pool sessions and guided ocean dives, and some certifications offer lifetime access to PADI digital materials.
Instruction is delivered by PADI-qualified instructors and structured in small groups to maximise individual attention during pool training and ocean dives. Equipment hire is available for many trips, and boat trips typically include on-board provisions such as snacks and morning tea for snorkel and dive passengers.
Trip offerings vary by season and include single and double dives to North and South Solitary Islands, targeted marine identification courses, and whale watching excursions when in season. Jetty Dive Centre emphasises safety practices, dive planning and local marine awareness during every activity to support positive underwater experiences for new and returning divers.
The centre also runs specialised short sessions such as fish identification workshops and snorkel-focused trips, with trained guides providing interpretation of marine species and habitat notes during each outing to enhance visitor learning and enjoyment safely.
Location
Coffs Harbour, NSW
Base for all local trips and courses
Tours Offered
16
Guided dives and PADI courses available
PADI Courses
Multiple PADI programs
Official PADI training offered
Dive Sites
Solitary Islands Marine Park
Boat dives to protected reefs
Reserve a spot on a guided dive, snorkel trip or PADI course to explore the Solitary Islands — secure bookings and course dates directly with the operator.
Arrive early
Get comfortable and settle in before the session begins to maximize your practice time.
Bring your equipment
Use your own gear to ensure familiarity and comfort during the refresher.
Stay hydrated
Pool sessions can be longer than expected; drink plenty of water beforehand.
Communicate with instructors
Ask questions and voice concerns to get the most out of your skills practice.
Mask
A well-fitting mask helps you see clearly underwater and is critical for practicing skills.
Snorkel
Useful for breath control exercises and ensuring comfort during practice.
Fins
Fins improve propulsion and help develop proper kicking techniques.
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm and comfortable during the pool session, especially in colder months.
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