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Board at Mosquito Bay Boat Ramp, Lilli Pilli for a two-dive morning exploring temperate reefs around Tollgate Islands and Burrewarra Point. Perfect for certified divers seeking shark encounters and small-group guided dives off Long Beach.
Board at Mosquito Bay Boat Ramp, Lilli Pilli for a two-dive morning exploring temperate reefs around Tollgate Islands and Burrewarra Point. Perfect for certified divers seeking shark encounters and small-group guided dives off Long Beach.
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Operated by Beneath the Bay Co Pty Ltd · Long Beach, New South Wales
Morning light breaks across the South Coast as you gather at Mosquito Bay Boat Ramp, Lilli Pilli, outside Long Beach, New South Wales. On the 9.00 am Double Dive with Beneath The Bay you board a purpose-built dive vessel for two guided dives in protected sites — Tollgate Islands, Black Rock, Burrewarra 'Burri' Point, Jimmies Island, even Brush Island on rare days. Qualified Divemasters lead small groups (max 11) through temperate reefs and rocky island outcrops where colourful sponges, soft coral gardens and schools of fish congregate. The itinerary delivers two approximately 45-minute bottom times separated by a surface interval back at the ramp, long enough for coffee at the nearby café and a quick refuel. This trip is tailored for certified divers (minimum age 12) who can show an Open Water certificate and recent diving experience; novices are directed to discovery courses or snorkel options. Safety is central: a pre-dive briefing, guided bottom time, and strict limits on flying for 24–48 hours after diving are enforced. The boat carries full kit for hire — BCDs, regulators, 7mm wetsuits, tanks and Nitrox — making travel-lite possible for visitors. What makes this experience stand out is the collision of accessible shore-country and offshore biodiversity. The South Coast's rocky headlands drop into clear gutters and kelp-fringed bommies that attract curious reef sharks, wrasse, cuttlefish and the occasional seal. Underwater topography varies from shallow reefs to deeper ledges, offering close encounters with apex species and detailed reef life in the same morning. For visitors planning logistics, the meeting point is Mosquito Bay Boat Ramp, Lilli Pilli in Long Beach; punctuality is strict — missed boats are non-refundable. Groups run with a minimum of six divers per trip and a maximum of eleven, keeping group size intimate and the mood focused. If you need a refresher, Beneath The Bay offers refresher dives and courses to bring you up to the required standard. The operation is a valued local outfitter and an active part of the region’s recreation economy, connecting Long Beach visitors with offshore sites often skipped by larger charters. The area lies on the ancestral country of the Yuin people, and the company stresses reef-safe sunscreen and low-impact practices to protect these temperate reefs. Whether you’re after a shark encounter, a skill-sharpening double dive, or the thrill of exploring isolated islands a short boat ride from shore, the 9.00 am Double Dive is a compact, high-value dive day that showcases the best of New South Wales’ coastal diving. Plan to bring a reef-safe sunscreen, a camera or GoPro, and spare batteries; local cafes and facilities at Mosquito Bay make the surface interval comfortable before your second plunge into ocean clarity and marine wonder.
moderate.
4 hours.
Should be in good general fitness with the ability to carry a personal kit and perform controlled entries and exits from a small boat.
Minimum age is 12; participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian co-sign the waiver.
Yes — you must present an Open Water Scuba Diver certification (or equivalent) to join the double dive.
Yes. The operator provides BCDs, regulators, 7mm wetsuits, tanks and Nitrox for hire — book hire in advance to guarantee sizes.
Divers who haven’t dived recently should arrange a Scuba Refresher with Beneath The Bay before joining the trip.
Very strict — meet at Mosquito Bay Boat Ramp, Lilli Pilli at 9.00 am; late arrivals miss the boat and are not refunded.
Follow the recommended no-fly interval of 24–48 hours after your last dive to reduce risk of decompression sickness.
This stretch of coast sits on the ancestral country of the Yuin people; local operators acknowledge Indigenous connections to land and sea.
Operators encourage reef-safe sunscreen, careful buoyancy control, and minimal contact with marine life to protect delicate temperate reef habitats.
Beneath the Bay Co Pty Ltd is a Long Beach, New South Wales-based marine adventure operator offering a range of PADI courses, guided dives, snorkelling trips and whale-watching tours. The company provides entry-level experiences such as Discover Scuba Diving and snorkelling excursions, alongside certification-focused specialties including PADI Enriched Air Diver and PADI Dry Suit Diver.\n\nTrips include supervised Double Dives and Scuba Refresher sessions led by qualified PADI Divemasters and PADI professionals, plus private dive charters available in 2-, 4- and 6-hour durations. The snorkelling experience features a pre-snorkel briefing and a scenic boat ride to Tollgate Islands. Whale-watching tours offer 1.5-hour outings to observe Humpback Whales in their natural habitat.\n\nCourses and experiences combine classroom or online theory elements with practical in-water training where applicable — for example, the Enriched Air course pairs online study and skills practice with two ocean dives. Private charters are tailored to group interests and skill levels, and selected trips include post-dive refreshments.\n\nAll services operate from Long Beach, NSW, focusing on local marine environments and coastal ecosystems. Information about trip inclusions, PADI course prerequisites and equipment requirements is provided during booking and pre-trip briefings. Beneath the Bay presents a clear range of options for snorkelers, recreational divers and certified divers seeking guided dives or specialty training.
Book with Beneath the Bay Co Pty Ltd