Diving in New South Wales

New South Wales has plenty of dive sites and activities to enjoy around its 2000 kilometers (1243 miles) of coastline. Remember to bring your camera as this state is filled with natural wonders, including ancient rock formations, waterfalls, blowholes, and caverns. You will have the unique opportunity to dive with hundreds of fur seals on Montague Island, a natural reserve that can be accessed only a short boat ride from Narooma. Unique sights await you as Montague Island is also famous for being home to thousands of penguins. Water is warm during summer with an average temperature of 27º C (81º F), and cold during winter with an average temperature of 8º C (46º F). Some of the places you can’t miss are the famous tourist destination Byron Bay, as well as Fish Rock Cave and Batemans Bay. Head to Sydney for great surf and diving destinations, and when you are not at sea, you can take a tour around the famous Opera House. You will find a vast array of fish species, including sharks, pufferfish, lion fish and many others. The most popular water sports in New South Wales are surfing and scuba diving with many different dive sites for every level of diver.

The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.