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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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Divers should be comfortable swimming in open water, able to manage basic surface swims and handle moderate currents.
Wildlife
History
Grey nurse sharks are a protected species in Australian waters and conservation measures shape how close divers may approach them.
Conservation
Operators emphasize low-impact practices: no-touch policies, proper buoyancy, and removing rubbish keep reefs healthy and protect vulnerable species.
SCUDA
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.
Location
Ulladulla, NSW
South Coast dive base
Trips Offered
10 trips
From beginner to professional
Boat Dives
Double & Brush
Pinnacle and wreck sites
Training Pathways
Open Water → Instructor
Courses from beginner to instructor
Reserve boat dives, night dives, certification courses or international itineraries — limited spots for peak seasons and specialty trips.
Bring your certification card
You must present your Open Water certification card onsite; photocopies or digital cards are usually accepted if legible.
Surface marker buoy
Carry an SMB for drift dives and to make your position visible to the boat during ascents.
Dress for the season
Water temps on the South Coast fluctuate—use a 5mm-7mm suit in winter and a 3mm or 5/3 in summer depending on your cold tolerance.
Conserve air and plan your profile
Practice buoyancy control and monitor your computer to get full dives at deeper bommies and walls while staying within safety margins.
Dive computer
Monitors depth, no-deco limits and ascent rates for safer repetitive dives.
Exposure suit (3mm–7mm)
Protects against South Coast temperatures; thickness depends on season and personal cold tolerance.
winter
Surface marker buoy (SMB)
Makes you visible during drift dives and signals your position to the boat.
Wide-angle and macro underwater lenses
Covers both wall panoramas and close-up reef critters for shooting varied underwater scenes.