Melbourne and its surrounds offer unique dive sites for the intrepid diver. Within the city you can dive at Melbourne Aquarium but step further outside and you'll find options in Portsea, Geelong, Queenscliff, Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island.
While it might be convenient to stay in the city, these alternate locations offer incredible marine experiences and allow you to swim among the HMAS Canberra shipwreck, Port Phillip Heads, Lonsdale Wall and Mushroom Reef, Port Danger and Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuaries.
We've found options that take you there and are perfect for advanced divers and those just testing the waters below.
Our top picks for scuba diving in Melbourne:
Best for value: Shark Diving at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne from RedBalloon
Highlights:
Cost: $299
Duration: Dive is 25–30 minutes
Pick-up location: None, meet at aquarium
Diving location: Melbourne Aquarium
Suitable for: Ages 14+, no experience necessary
More details: Includes general admission to aquarium. Experience includes scuba training sessions and behind-the-scenes look at the aquarium. You'll get to swim with the resident grey nurse shark, blacktip reef sharks, largetooth sawfish, rays, groupers and more.
Compare scuba diving experiences in and around Melbourne
We compare the above-mentioned options (and then some) by location, price, duration and extras to give a better idea of what you're setting yourself up for.
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Cristal Dyer is a travel writer at Finder. She has been writing about travel for over five years and has visited over 40 countries around the world. Cristal currently travels full-time, writing about her favourite cities and food finds, and she is always on the lookout for amazing flight deals to share.
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