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Sydney Dive Safari
Sydney Dive Safari
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SYDNEY DIVE SAFARI IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING PASSION THROUGH CONFIDENCE. With one of the largest retail showrooms in Sydney, we stock a broad range of quality brands across scuba diving, snorkelling, and freediving. In addition to the full range of scuba courses, we also offer snorkelling, freediving and workplace first aid courses from entry level through to instructor. We are the closest dive shop to Bare Island, arguably Sydney's most popular shore diving site, being just five minutes from our front door. Our social club is very active and we stock a full range of hire equipment, offer air and nitrox fills, equipment servicing, guided shore dives, boat dives, weekends away and overseas holidays. We are one of Sydney's leading Career Development Centres with two full time SSI Instructor Trainers on staff which provides us with the ability to train beginners through to the highest levels of instructor, any day of the week.
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Rebecca D
La Condamine, Monaco20 contributions
Fantastic and easy way to enjoy one of Sydney’s beaches from a totally different perspective! Also great if you are short of time but want to see some underwater wildlife- in this single trip I saw stingray, octopus, groper, shark (not the dangerous type!) and many smaller fish. Good for solo travellers or groups
Written March 6, 2023
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James C
Perth, Canada11 contributions
Mar 2022
Rather odd and different to previous places. Normally when I have these strange experiences at places, it would be an excursion, "Magic School Bus" type of thing, but this time it was by myself. It started of as normal with entering this scuba diving adventure. Before I went to scuba dive, I did some swimming for fun to prepare for the activity but when I was there, there was no instructor but only me and scuba diving gear with seemingly no one else. Afterwards, I was suddenly knocked out by someone and then they quickly made me wear the scuba diving equipment and bought me to the bottom of the pool. I then woke up and realised I was trapped and had to escape. I managed to survive but the evil person was never discovered. I then went away from this place and promised myself to never come back.
Written July 27, 2022
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Leo H
Sydney, Australia11 contributions
Jan 2021
Whilst driving through Matraville, i thought i would drop into Sydney Dive Safari at 512 Bunnerong Road, alas their shop is 'no more'. On getting home i tried to access their website, also tried ringing them, all to no avail.
As there was no indication of their demise at the Matraville address, i would advise anyone to be careful if thinking of booking anything with them by any means.
As there was no indication of their demise at the Matraville address, i would advise anyone to be careful if thinking of booking anything with them by any means.
Written February 22, 2021
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hayleycalvert
9 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
I purchased a try dive voucher for my brothers 21st birthday and 2 months later they were closed and deleted their facebook and website and are refusing to pick up their phone regarding my $200 refund!
Written January 12, 2021
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Clare D
Katoomba, Australia32 contributions
Oct 2020 • Solo
They’re permanently closed for business but not closed to take my money!
On 2nd October I was allowed to book off of their website for a dive Tuesday 6th October.
I was yet to receive a confirmation email so I tried to contact them via phone which is disconnected!!
Their website said they were to be closed the day of my dive due to the public holiday! (yet they still took my money and their website still allowed me to book for that day!)
I emailed them and received an automated reply that they’ll contact when they can and that “we have been unable to negotiate any adjustment to our lease leaving us with the difficult decision to vacate”.
I still haven’t heard from them. I’ve now had to escalate it with PayPal.
So disrespectful. Avoid them if I were you!
On 2nd October I was allowed to book off of their website for a dive Tuesday 6th October.
I was yet to receive a confirmation email so I tried to contact them via phone which is disconnected!!
Their website said they were to be closed the day of my dive due to the public holiday! (yet they still took my money and their website still allowed me to book for that day!)
I emailed them and received an automated reply that they’ll contact when they can and that “we have been unable to negotiate any adjustment to our lease leaving us with the difficult decision to vacate”.
I still haven’t heard from them. I’ve now had to escalate it with PayPal.
So disrespectful. Avoid them if I were you!
Written October 24, 2020
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sgambacurta
1 contribution
Sep 2020
I did some of the SSI specialty course ( Nitrox, Deep , Navigation and Night) provided by Sydney Dive Safari. Excellent support and professionalism provided by Miguel and the instructors ( Graham and Dillan) whom were following me during the training and mostly during the practical exercises. I did improve a lot thanks to them. Highly recommended
Written September 29, 2020
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MrTT125
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
Aug 2020
Attended an open water course with Sydney Dive Safari, and they were excellent. Very professional and ver well organized. Special thanks to Dylan who was a great teacher. Recommended to anyone thinking of diving. Cheers
Written August 22, 2020
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bradmeek
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
Aug 2020
The course was very informative and held at a first class location for this type of event , Bondi Icebergs
Our instructor Matt was very helpful , experienced and calm which helped greatly when undertaking this type of training.
Our instructor Matt was very helpful , experienced and calm which helped greatly when undertaking this type of training.
Written August 19, 2020
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Darren Y
Sydney, Australia28 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
A well balanced half day course to get back up to where left off diving. I was pretty rusty but Steve was calm clear and methodical. Despite challenging weather conditions we successfully completed our skills and had an enjoyable dive.
Recommended if you’re looking to get back into the water safely.
Recommended if you’re looking to get back into the water safely.
Written August 9, 2020
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Serwan
1 contribution
Jul 2020
Sydney Dive Safari did an excellent job preparing me for my diving adventures with their open water diver course. Graham methodically went through all the aspects of diving safety, giving me the confidence that I would understand what to do in all situations I would reasonably face when diving. I wholeheartedly recommend Sydney Dive Safari to learn diving skills.
Written July 27, 2020
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Liam B
Huddersfield, UK6 contributions
Looking to do a handful of good fun dives, fairly experienced so looking for good depth and dive times please. Don’t just want to paddle around the shallow reefs
Miguel G
Sydney, Australia17 contributions
For depth you will need to get out on one of our boat dives around Sydney or up at Terrigal for the ex-HMAS Adelaide. Depths on the boat range from 20-40m. These typically run on the first or last weekend of the month. Bookings can be made online or over the phone.
jane m
Royal Oak, MD5 contributions
what is diving like in Australia in December
Miguel G
Sydney, Australia17 contributions
Hi Jane, December in Australia is quite popular for diving as it's the beginning of summer. You'll find diving anywhere around this time to be stunning, just get in quick before all of the crowds.
jane m
Royal Oak, MD5 contributions
What is diving like in Sydney in December
Miguel G
Sydney, Australia17 contributions
Hi Jane, diving in Sydney is all year round and in December is quite busy as conditions are good in the water! This is the beginning of our summer season so outside it is mid-30's and in-water we sit at around the 23-26 degree mark depending on the year. Around this time of year we have our port jackson sharks around so they are a treat to see!