Best Dive Sites
Black Rock - Southern side
by boat - all levels
The starkness of these two rocks above the surface gives no indication of the beautiful coral garden below. The two rocks are situated off Smoky Cape beach which sweeps southwards from Smoky Cape Lighthouse towards Hat Head in the south. Though there are two rocks, the surge in the gutter between…
Black Rock - Northern side
By boat - All divers
The starkness of these two rocks above the surface gives no indication of the beautiful coral garden below. The two rocks are situated off Smoky Cape beach which sweeps southwards from Smoky Cape Lighthouse towards Hat Head in the south. Though there are two rocks, the surge in the gutter between…
Fish Rock - Aquarium
by boat - all levels
The Aquarium at Fish Rock is situated at the south western corner of Fish Rock close by to the Shallow Entrance to Fish Rock Cave and leads into the main Shark Gutter.This dive site is a very popular choice for all divers from beginners to experienced due to the amazing abundance and diversity of…
Fish Rock - Shark Gutters
by boat - all levels
Located on the southern side of Fish Rock are the Shark Gutters. Three massive gutters which shelve to a depth of 16 metres and descend to a depth of 35 metres.Grey Nurse sharks are found here during most of the year, with large numbers being sighted from early May through to August. These majestic…
Fish Rock - The Boomies
by boat - all levels
The Bommies are situated on the SE corner of Fish Rock at the bottom of the gutter which leads to the deep entrance of Fish Rock Cave (max 32 metres). This dive can be experienced in a number of different ways depending on the dive plan - a square profile plan will allow greater time at the Bommies…
Fish Rock - The Cave
By boat - CMAS ** / AOW
This is known to be one of the top 10 dive sites of Australia. This dive starts at 24m deep on the Southeastern side where there is a cave entrance. The cave enter the rock and runs for about 15 metres then rises vertically into a chimney where torches are needed. Often Wobbegongs and Crayfish are…
Fish Rock - The Wall
by boat - cmas**/ AOWD
This 40 metre wall features spectacular sponge growth, giant Queensland Groper, giant Black Cod, enormous schools of fish including pelagics, cruising whalers and hidden caves, as well as the usual Fish Rock selection of tropical, sub tropical and temperate marine life! This is a site for the…
Green Island
By boat - All divers
Green Island is situated just north of Smoky Cape Lighthouse (south of Gap Beach in Hat Head National Park) and can easily be seen from the Lighthouse car park looking north. The island is only a little way off the shoreline - unfortunately difficult access from the mainland means the dive site is…
Ladys Reef
From shore - All divers
Lady Reef is a small, tennis court size reef off the Front Beach in South West Rocks. This is a great spot for a shore dive, for night dives and also for beginners. Expect to see moray eels, catfish, feather stars, resident fish including puffers, soft corals and sponges and possibly a juvenile …