Wooli Dive Centre

Tucked away on the New South Wales coast at Coffs Harbour, Wooli Dive Centre is the closest dive operator to the North Solitary Islands and Pimpernel Rock, with what it calls arguably the best dive boat working the coast. As a Mares dealer, stockist and supplier with full scuba hire, this PADI Dive Center welcomes divers and snorkelers of every age and experience level into a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Where you'll dive

The North Solitary Islands sit just a 20-minute ride away aboard the Kraken, a 12m aluminium cat powered by twin 300hp Suzuki outboards. As the southernmost limit of permanent tropical colonies, the islands blend temperate and tropical sea life in remarkable variety. Explore sites like Anemone Bay, home to myriad anemone fish and the famous clownfish, or venture to Grey Nurse Gutters, Manta Arch and Pimpernel Rock, where turtles, rays and Grey Nurse Sharks are all part of the picture.

With PADI scuba and snorkelling courses, air fills, equipment rental and its own divers' accommodation on the banks of the Wooli River, it suits anyone chasing world-class diving in an unhurried setting.