What is Surf Dive ‘n Ski in Australia?

Surf Dive ‘n Ski in Australia is a shop straddling the line between sportswear and fashion. It has more than 75 stores across the country, including in regional towns such as Gympie, Grafton, Emerald and Sorrento.

Surf Dive ‘n Ski is a shop you’ll probably bump into at some point while you’re in Australia. From the name, you might think it specialises in selling specialist equipment for surfers, divers and skiers. But realistically, it is a fashion brand that sells clothing vaguely associated with these sports.

Surf Dive ‘n Ski in Australia: Brands sold

Surf Dive ‘n Ski has been going since 1964, and sells leading surfwear brands such as Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy. Other brands stocked include Adidas, Stussy, Vans and Converse.

At time of writing, there are more than 75 Surf Dive ‘n Ski shops across Australia. They’re mainly, but not exclusively, in the cities. They’re something of a staple in major shopping malls, too.

In Sydney, you’ll find a Surf Dive ‘n Ski on the Corso in Manly, at Bondi Junction Westfield and Sydney Airport. Elsewhere in New South Wales, there are stores in Byron Bay, Wollongong, Grafton and Shellharbour, amongst others.

In the Australian Capital Territory, there are Surf Dive ‘n Ski stores at the Tuggeranong Hyperdome and Westfield Belconnen.

Surf Dive ‘n Ski in Melbourne

In Victoria, there are stores in Melbourne’s Emporium, Chadstone and Melbourne Central shopping centres, as well as Melbourne Airport. You’ll also find one at Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula.

In Queensland, try the Myer Centre on Queen Street Mall in Brisbane, or Pacific Fair in Broadbeach, the Gold Coast. You’ll also find stores in Caloundra, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Gympie and Maryborough.

Further up the coast, there are Surf Dive ‘n Ski shops in Hervey Bay, Tannum Sands, Gladstone, Emerald, Rockhampton and Cairns.

The brand isn’t quite as prevalent elsewhere in Australia, but this Australian sportswear chain does have branches in Darwin, Adelaide and Fremantle. A full list is available at the company’s website.