Ages 12+ • Approximately 4 hours
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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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Should be in good general fitness with the ability to carry a personal kit and perform controlled entries and exits from a small boat.
Wildlife
History
This stretch of coast sits on the ancestral country of the Yuin people; local operators acknowledge Indigenous connections to land and sea.
Conservation
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
Ages 12+ • Approximately 4 hours
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.
Location
Long Beach, NSW
Operates from Long Beach
Tours Offered
10 trips
PADI courses, snorkel, whale watching
PADI Professionals
Divemasters & Professionals
Guided dives and training
Trip Lengths
1.5–6 hours
1.5-hour whale watch to 6-hour charter
Reserve a PADI course, guided double dive, snorkel trip or private charter today — secure a spot on the next departure from Long Beach, NSW.
Bring your certification card
You must present your Open Water certificate at check-in; digital copies are accepted if legible.
Manage surface intervals
Use the one-hour surface interval to hydrate, eat, and check gear so you’re ready for the second 45-minute dive.
Prepare for boat motion
If you get seasick easily, take medication before arrival — missed boats are non-refundable.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect marine ecosystems by applying reef-safe sunscreen before boarding; the operator enforces low-impact practices.
Open Water certification card
Required for participation and check-in.
Dive computer or timing device
Tracks bottom time and surface intervals for safe repetitive diving.
Personal mask and fins
Comfortable, well-fitted gear improves visibility and control underwater; hire available if needed.
Reef-safe sunscreen and sun hat
Protects you during surface intervals while protecting local reefs.
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