Think you need to be a good swimmer or own a shed full of gear to explore Melbourne’s underwater world? Think again. We’re busting the top 3 myths holding you back from your Open Water certification and showing you how to get dive-ready in just 3 days. Explore Portsea, meet a Weedy Seadragon, and start your underwater life today!

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.

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!