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Spend a half-day diving Ulladulla’s South Coast on a two-dive boat trip that visits walls, bommies, arches and caves — with chances to see protected grey nurse sharks. Local guides choose sites by conditions and ability to deliver memorable, low-impact dives.
Spend a half-day diving Ulladulla’s South Coast on a two-dive boat trip that visits walls, bommies, arches and caves — with chances to see protected grey nurse sharks. Local guides choose sites by conditions and ability to deliver memorable, low-impact dives.
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Operated by SCUDA · Ulladulla, New South Wales
Off the sheltered breakwaters of Ulladulla on New South Wales’ South Coast, the Double Boat Dive delivers two distinct windows into an underwater landscape forged by limestone shelves and basalt outcrops. Operating as a five-hour boat trip from a central meeting point at 6 North St, Ulladulla NSW 2539, this outing sends certified divers to walls, bommies, arches and caves chosen by local guides to match conditions and ability. Expect dramatic vertical escarpments where kelp and soft corals cling to basalt faces, bommie gardens that swell with wrasse and sweepers, and narrow swim-throughs that reward cautious navigation. Visibility on calm days can exceed 15 metres; currents and swell shape each site’s character, so guides tailor drops and ascent plans accordingly. Guides on the Double Boat Dive balance guided and unguided options: experienced divers often run their own bottom time while staff remain nearby to manage drift entries, staging and safe exits. The boat stays with divers at the surface to recover groups and provide emergency support. Briefings review hand signals, depth limits and environmental protocols; note that Open Water certification and presentation of your certification card are required. Marine life is plentiful: the South Coast supports grey nurse sharks at a number of deeper cleaning stations, and divers may also encounter schools of sweepers, wrasse, cuttlefish and nudibranchs on bommies and in crevices. Encounters with protected species are observed at a respectful distance according to local regulations. Who should book? Open Water certified divers comfortable with moderate currents and basic navigation will extract the most value; less experienced divers should choose guided dives. Bring a dive computer, exposure suit suited to seasonal water temperatures, surface marker buoy, and your certification card. Arrive fifteen minutes early to complete waivers and rig gear. Photography opportunities are excellent: wide-angle frames capture the interplay between blue water and vertical walls, while macro lenses reveal nudibranchs and gobies tucked into bommie crevices. Early morning light and calm seas produce the best colour; overcast days can actually reduce backscatter for close work. After the water, Ulladulla’s small harbour town has cafés, a working wharf and seafood options a short walk from the dock. Operators emphasize low-impact diving: pack out trash, avoid touching reef life and follow diver briefings so this stretch of the South Coast stays healthy for future trips. The small-group cap (six divers per run) makes for personalised attention from instructors and captains, and it means guides can select sites that maximise sightings and manage drift profiles. Conditions are weather-dependent; the itinerary can change on the day to prioritise safety. Booking through the operator’s online link secures a spot - plan for a half-day commitment and leave room afterwards to explore Ulladulla’s foreshore and relax.
moderate.
5 hours.
Divers should be comfortable swimming in open water, able to manage basic surface swims and handle moderate currents.
Yes. Open Water certification is required and you must present your certification card at check-in.
The meeting point is 6 North St, Ulladulla NSW 2539; arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to complete waivers and briefings.
Grey nurse sharks are sometimes encountered at deeper cleaning stations but sightings are not guaranteed and are observed from a respectful distance.
Both options are available; guides will advise based on your experience, conditions and the chosen sites.
Site selection is weather-dependent. Operators will alter the itinerary to prioritise safety and the best diving conditions.
Equipment inclusion varies—check the booking page or ask the operator directly; you should bring personal items like a dive computer and exposure suit.
Grey nurse sharks are a protected species in Australian waters and conservation measures shape how close divers may approach them.
Operators emphasize low-impact practices: no-touch policies, proper buoyancy, and removing rubbish keep reefs healthy and protect vulnerable species.
SCUDA is a dive operator based in Ulladulla, New South Wales, offering a full range of scuba experiences and training for beginners through professional-level divers. Located on the NSW South Coast, SCUDA runs introductory Scuba Discovery dives, full Open Water certification courses with flexible online theory, Rescue Diver and Divemaster training, and instructor-level pathways for those pursuing a diving career. SCUDA also operates local boat dives in Ulladulla and Brush Island trips, specialty single night dives, Jervis Bay adventures, and organised international dive trips to destinations such as Cebu. Safety-focused training and supervised guided dives form the core of SCUDA's services. Scuba Discovery participants learn basic skills and breathing techniques during a guided boat dive, while Open Water students complete pool and open-water skills at Jones Beach and Ulladulla to earn certification. Advanced trips include deep dives to pinnacles and wreck sites, plus night dives to observe bioluminescent and nocturnal marine life. Rescue Diver and Divemaster courses emphasise in-water skills, scenario practice, and leadership development; instructor preparation covers Open Water, Advanced and Rescue instruction. SCUDA works with local dive sites including Lighthouse Wall, Burrill Rock, Pinnacle, and the Northern Firth wreck, presenting opportunities to see kelp forests, seadragons and grey nurse sharks in season. Booking options include single dives, double boat dives, multi-day lodges in Jervis Bay, and 12-day eco-resort international itineraries. For divers in Ulladulla and the NSW South Coast, SCUDA provides structured training, guided dive experiences, and pathways to professional certification. Equipment rental and guided options are available.
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