Calm coaching
Patient instructors focused on comfort and confidence.
First time
Try Scuba
Discover Nguthungulli / Julian Rocks with expert guidance
Start here No experience needed
Our Try Scuba experience is the perfect way to feel weightless, breathe underwater, and meet the marine life of Julian Rocks — all under the close supervision of our experienced guides. We'll brief you on the basics, fit your equipment, and move at your pace. Small groups, attentive instructors, and calm, supportive coaching mean you can relax and enjoy your first bubbles.
Beginner-friendlyNo experience required
Small groupsPersonal guidance
Half-dayBrief + ocean session
All gear includedJust bring a towel
Who it's for
- Curious first-timers who want a safe, supported ocean dive
- Strong swimmers who are confident in the open sea (no prior scuba required)
- Anyone keen to experience Julian Rocks before a full course
What you'll do
- On-land briefing, equipment fitting and safety overview
- Guided ocean session at Julian Rocks with an instructor
- Gentle skills: equalisation, buoyancy, finning and signals
What's included
- All scuba gear, boat ride and experienced guide
- Hot showers and change facilities on return
- Photos available (add-on) subject to availability
Iconic site
Nguthungulli / Julian Rocks is a protected marine sanctuary.
Fast transfer
Just 5 minutes offshore — more time in the water.
Small groups
We keep ratios low so you see more marine life, less bubbles.
Prerequisites & Safety
Try Scuba participants must be strong swimmers, able to swim 200 m unassisted in open ocean. Conditions can include swell, surge and current. Swimming ability is assessed by Sundive staff on the day. If it's found you don't meet the required swimming ability, you will be refused participation with no refund, credit or reschedule. If you're under 15 years of age or, 50 or older, a full SPUMS recreational dive medical is required.
Ready to dive?
Try Scuba at Julian Rocks
Begin your underwater journey with an expert team and small groups.
