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Dive In and Clean Up Australia Day 2025 – Tweed NSW
March 2 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm AEDT
Due to forecast weather conditions, the dive portion of this event has been postponed.
The land based clean-up will continue as planned, so we’ll see you there.
Tweed River Rock Wall & Boat Harbour Clean-Up!
Join us and Watersports Tweed for Clean Up Australia Day as we take action to restore and protect the Tweed River. Whether you’re passionate about keeping our waterways pristine or just love getting your hands dirty (or your fins wet), this is your chance to make a real impact.
We’re tackling waste from above and below the surface with a dual-action clean-up, one team on land and another diving deep to remove underwater litter along the rock wall.
- Underwater dive clean-up: Certified divers will do an underwater sweep of the rock wall for submerged debris. Meet at Ebenezer Park from 8:00am-10:00am.
- Land-based clean-up: Help clear rubbish from the rock wall and parklands. Meet at Chris Cunningham Park 10:00am-12:00pm
- Protect local fish habitats: Every bit of waste removed helps create a healthier ecosystem.
This is more than just a clean-up, it’s a chance to connect with your community, learn about the impact of litter on local fishing grounds, and be part of the nationwide OzFish movement for healthier waterways.
A free BBQ will be available for volunteers at Watersports Tweed to finish off the day.
How It Works
Land-based volunteers will clean up the park and rock wall.
Divers will enter the water at Little Duranbah Beach, clean along the rock wall, and exit at Jack Evans Boat Harbour. A qualified scuba instructor and dive master will lead the underwater clean-up. All divers must complete the required paperwork before the event.
Dive Volunteers
Divers (must bring their own scuba equipment, including):
- Buoyancy compensator
- Regulators
- Wetsuit (5mm full-length recommended)
- Mask and snorkel
- Fins (plus booties if required)
- Tank and weights
- Gloves (extras available)
- Dive knife (optional but recommended)
Date: Sunday 2nd March 2025
Time: 8:00am – 10:00am AEDT
Venue: Ebenezer Park, Tweed Heads NSW 2485
Google Map link of meeting point.
Diver Registration
All divers must have a minimum Open Water certification and ensure their gear has been serviced within the past 12 months. If you need assistance obtaining equipment, contact Zoe White ([email protected]).
Before registering to participate in the event, divers must complete the following forms:
- Scuba Diver Liability Release Form
- Safe Scuba Diving Practices Statement of Understanding
- Complete the Diver Medical Questionairre
- Upload Your Diver Documents
- Once completed, register as a diver with the button below
Land-based Volunteers
Hat, sunglasses, closed-toed shoes, water bottle.
Date: Sunday 2nd March 2025
Time: 10:00am – 12pm AEDT
Venue: Chris Cunningham Park, Tweed Heads NSW 2485
Google Map link of meeting point.
Land Volunteer Registration
Please register using the button below, we look forward to seeing you on the day.
This project is possible thanks to partnerships with Tweed Sea Sports, Tweed Shire Council, Watersports Tweed, and BCF – Boating, Camping, Fishing.
