At Pilbara Dive and Tours, we are lucky enough to spend our days exploring the incredible waters and islands of the Dampier Archipelago in the Pilbara, Western Australia. It’s a place of raw beauty, vibrant marine life, remote beaches, and rich natural and cultural history. While largely pristine, like many coastal environments it is not completely [...]
Murujuga - now officially recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site is one of Australia’s most extraordinary cultural and natural treasures. Home to more than one million ancient petroglyphs, untouched islands, thriving marine life, and deep cultural significance, it offers visitors an unforgettable Pilbara experience both on land and sea. Whether you're seeking adventure, culture, [...]
Recent coral bleaching has significantly impacted many reefs along Western Australia’s coast, including areas of the Dampier Archipelago. At Pilbara Dive and Tours, we are committed to protecting these fragile ecosystems while continuing to share their beauty with our guests. We will continue to operate our tours; however, we are mindful of the pressure on [...]
The word nudibranch pronounced 'noo-dee-brank’, is Latin and literally means 'naked gills'. This name refers to the circle of frilly exposed gills on the back of many species. Featured image: Flabellina sp. Photographed by Natalie Callanan at Eaglehawk Island, Dampier Archipelago, WA What is a nudibranch or sea slug? They are brightly coloured, slow-moving, sea slugs [...]
Discover why countless divers say Rescue Diver is their favourite scuba course. The PADI Rescue Diver Course will change the way you dive for the better. This course will develop your dive skills, teach how to identify and fix minor issues before they become major problems, gain confidence and have fun whilst doing so. Let’s take [...]
When the call of nature happens during a dive, do you: A. Hurriedly take yourself and your dive buddy back to the boat (ending the dive for both of you), struggle out of your wettie and make your way doing an “I am busting” dance the toilet? B. Just pee in your wetsuit and continue enjoying [...]
The PADI Advanced Open Water Course is your chance to develop your dive skills and experiment with new types of diving. It’s exciting, fun, and there are a lot of awesome dives to choose from when you are diving in Pilbara and/or the Dampier Archipelago. Imagine diving to 30 meters, perfecting your buoyancy, or even exploring [...]
Have you always dreamed of scuba diving? Imagine experiencing weightlessness as you swim through schools of fish and witness some of the incredible marine life of Western Australia and the Dampier Archipelago. This is what dreams are made of and it’s all possible when you learn to dive with Pilbara Dive and Tours. What is the [...]
The flatback turtle is named for the relative flatness of its shell, one of the characteristics that distinguish it among the 7 species of turtles known worldwide. The flatback is a lesser-known species of sea turtle, perhaps because unlike other turtles they do not migrate long distances. They have the smallest geographic range of any turtles [...]
Dive Your Way to a Healthier You! When most people think about scuba diving they picture vibrant coral reefs, sea turtles and colourful reef fish and although these are definite reasons to go diving, they are not all that diving has to offer. Did you know that scuba diving has a multitude of positive health effects? [...]
