Kirra Dive “On the Tweed”
Remember When Sex Was Safe and Diving Was Dangerous?
Kirra Dive has been part of the Gold Coast and Tweed diving community since 1988 — back when air fills were cheap, wetsuits were thick, and adventure meant grabbing your mates and heading offshore with nothing but a tank and a grin.
Born from the passionate members of the old Tweed Aquatic Club, Kirra Dive first operated behind Kirra Surf at Kirra. But as the coast developed, so did we. When the bulldozers came to make way for the high-rise that now stands over our old Nissan hut, we knew it was time to move on — and we’re glad we did!
In 1996/97, the shop was bought in what could only be described as a “fire sale.” At the time, Kirra Dive had a weak pulse and wasn’t expected to last the night. But with hard work, plenty of laughs, and a few sleepless nights, the shop was revived. After three years of grit and graft, we got it standing tall again — breathing on its own and proving that maybe, just maybe, this dream was worth the dive.
Sure, staying at Sea World might’ve been the easier option — but we soldiered on, smiling through the salt spray, second-mortgaging the home, and metaphorically selling the kids to science (don’t worry, they survived). And now, decades later, we’re proud to be one of the longest-running dive centers on the Tweed.
Our Story
Founded in 1988, Kirra Dive on the Tweed is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre (IDC) dedicated to delivering top-quality training, service, and adventure to the scuba diving community across the Gold Coast, Tweed, and South East Asia.
Over the years, Kirra Dive has earned a worldwide reputation for professionalism, safety, and fun — supplying professional Dive Instructors and Dive Masters to island resorts across the Pacific, including Fiji, Vanuatu, and Micronesia.
As a 35-year member of the Australian Standards Diving Facilities, we take pride in maintaining the highest level of service for recreational, technical, and commercial divers. Our facilities and programs are regularly reviewed and upgraded to meet national and international standards.
Why Dive with Us?
Exclusive Pacific Deals – We have long-term partnerships with select Fijian resorts, giving you access to dive experiences few others can offer.
Top-Tier Training – Whether you’re taking your first PADI Open Water course or working toward professional certification, we offer the highest standards in education, safety, and fun.
Cutting-Edge Equipment – All of our gear is renewed every two years, ensuring you’re diving with the latest and safest equipment available.
Local Expertise – Our team lives and breathes the ocean. We know the Tweed and Gold Coast dive sites like the back of our fins — from Cook Island to Nine Mile Reef and beyond.
Community Spirit – Kirra Dive is more than a dive shop — it’s a family. We host local dive events, conservation clean-ups, and regular club dives so you can connect with other ocean lovers.
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