Experience world-class scuba diving in Melbourne at Rye Pier, the ultimate Mornington Peninsula shore dive. Renowned for its calm, shallow waters (2-6m), it is perfect for a simple dive with extended bottom times.

Follow the Octopus’s Garden marine trail to discover sponge-encrusted pylons teeming with Big-belly Seahorses, Nudibranchs, and Weedy Seadragons. Don’t miss the spectacular winter Spider Crab migration or a visit to the quirky Elsa’s Reef. Whether you’re exploring the vibrant "night shift" or capturing macro photography, Rye Pier offers an unforgettable encounter with the Great Southern Reef’s unique biodiversity.

Join Simple Dive for the 2025 Great Victorian Fish Count this Sunday. Help survey Melbourne’s iconic marine species, contribute to real conservation data, and enjoy a relaxed social dive with our team in Blackburn South. Open Water divers welcome.

Prepare for your Melbourne boat dive by matching the site’s depth to your certification, choosing between calm inside‑bay sites and rougher outer reefs, and checking wind conditions. Hire essential gear like a reel and SMB, arrive early with your wetsuit on, follow safety briefings, perform final gear checks and surface protocol to enjoy a safe and unforgettable dive experience.

A complete Nitrox and Trimix Gas Blending Calculator Suite built for recreational and technical divers in Australia. Includes O₂ and He partial-pressure blending tools, air top-ups, and custom mix predictions—designed by Simple Dive’s SDI/TDI Instructor Trainer team in Melbourne.

Not good with numbers? Try our simple yet powerful Nitrox calculator to help you find the right mix and MOD!