Enhance your dive skills with the PADI Aware Fish ID Course at Jetty Dive Centre in Coffs Harbour. Learn to identify key fish species while diving the rich Solitary Islands Marine Park.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Hang tight — photos are loading
This usually takes just a second.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
7 hours plus self-study
Fitness Level
Good swimming skills and moderate physical fitness are recommended for handling two boat dives.
Wildlife
History
The Solitary Islands Marine Park was established in 1998 to protect marine biodiversity where tropical and temperate species overlap.
Conservation
Jetty Dive Centre emphasizes sustainable diving practices to minimize environmental impact and support ongoing marine protection.
Jetty Dive Centre
Enhance your dive skills with the PADI Aware Fish ID Course at Jetty Dive Centre in Coffs Harbour. Learn to identify key fish species while diving the rich Solitary Islands Marine Park.
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.
Bring Your Certification
Ensure you have your PADI Open Water or equivalent certification before enrolling in the Fish ID Course.
Prepare for Boat Dives
Wear layers for changing weather conditions and be ready for easy gear handling on the dive boat.
Protect Local Marine Life
Avoid touching or chasing fish to minimize impact and preserve their natural behavior during dives.
Check Weather Conditions
Ocean dives depend on weather; confirm schedules with Jetty Dive Centre and plan for possible adjustments.
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm during colder water dives for better focus and comfort.
winter
Dive computer
Key for monitoring depth and dive time safely while underwater.
Underwater slate
Useful for noting fish species and communicating underwater.
Sun protection
Protects against UV rays during boat travel and surface intervals.
summer