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Cape Donnington
Dive Sites 14/11/2025

Cape Donnington

By ScubaDownUnder Team

Cape Donington sits at the most northerly part of the Jussieu Peninsula on the east coast of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, approximately 10 km east of Port Lincoln.

The Colours of Clovelly Beach NSW
Dive Sites 12/11/2025

The Colours of Clovelly Beach NSW

By ScubaDownUnder Team

Vibrant marine life in a tranquil Sydney cove

Dive Sites 11/11/2025

Tank Cave Dive Site Guide | Mt Gambier, SA, Australia

By ScubaDownUnder Team

A world-class freshwater cave system near Mt Gambier with extraordinary visibility, permanent haloclines, and one of Australia's most significant technical c...

The Majestic Bull Ray: A Hidden Giant of the Coastal Seafloor
Marine Life 09/11/2025

The Majestic Bull Ray: A Hidden Giant of the Coastal Seafloor

By ScubaDownUnder Team

Exploring the biology, behaviour, and diving encounters with the remarkable bull ray

HMAS Adelaide Dive Site, Terrigal’s Historic Underwater Playground (Currently Closed)
Dive Sites 07/11/2025

HMAS Adelaide Dive Site, Terrigal’s Historic Underwater Playground (Currently Closed)

By ScubaDownUnder Team

Australia’s most accessible warship wreck dive off Terrigal, NSW

Skillion Cave Terrigal: A Hidden Gem Beneath the Haven
Dive Sites 05/11/2025

Skillion Cave Terrigal: A Hidden Gem Beneath the Haven

By ScubaDownUnder Team

Explore Terrigal’s secret underwater cathedral of light and life.

Dive Sites 03/11/2025

Piccaninnie Ponds Dive Site Guide | Limestone Coast, SA, Australia

By ScubaDownUnder Team

A protected freshwater sinkhole system near the South Australian–Victorian border with extraordinary visibility, deep open pools, and a cave system that has ...

Terrigal Haven: Central Coast’s Calm Corner for All-Level Divers
Dive Sites 31/10/2025

Terrigal Haven: Central Coast’s Calm Corner for All-Level Divers

By ScubaDownUnder Team

A sheltered bay teeming with life and beginner-friendly charm

Dive Sites 27/10/2025

Port Hughes Barge Wreck Dive Site Guide | Yorke Peninsula, SA, Australia

By ScubaDownUnder Team

A small derelict barge resting on the sandy bottom of Port Hughes Bay, now a compact artificial reef hosting a dense community of invertebrates and resident ...

Nuyts Archipelago Drop-off Guide | Far West SA
Dive Sites 19/10/2025

Nuyts Archipelago Drop-off Guide | Far West SA

By ScubaDownUnder Team

A remote island group west of Ceduna where the Great Australian Bight begins, drop-off walls in 25-metre Bight visibility, with sea lions and undisturbed sponge gardens.

Diving Cape Spencer Reef, Yorke Peninsula SA
Dive Sites 17/10/2025

Diving Cape Spencer Reef, Yorke Peninsula SA

By ScubaDownUnder Team

A thrilling wall dive teeming with life and Southern Ocean drama

Cape Borda Wall: A Deep Dive into Kangaroo Island’s Hidden Drop
Dive Sites 15/10/2025

Cape Borda Wall: A Deep Dive into Kangaroo Island’s Hidden Drop

By ScubaDownUnder Team

A dramatic underwater wall off Cape Borda, shrouded in mystery and marine promise

Camp Cove: Sydney’s Hidden Dive Gem at Watsons Bay
Dive Sites 14/10/2025

Camp Cove: Sydney’s Hidden Dive Gem at Watsons Bay

By ScubaDownUnder Team

Calm waters, seahorses and history beneath Sydney’s harbour

Dive Sites 12/10/2025

Port Lincoln Jetty Dive Site Guide | Eyre Peninsula, SA, Australia

By ScubaDownUnder Team

The working jetty of South Australia's tuna capital offers accessible diving with sea dragons, cuttlefish, and the encrusting community of a well-established...

When the Sand Moved: A Dusk Encounter with Striped Eel Catfish at Shelly Beach
Marine Life 11/10/2025

When the Sand Moved: A Dusk Encounter with Striped Eel Catfish at Shelly Beach

By ScubaDownUnder Team

A mesmerising dusk dive with a living cloud of striped eel catfish

Parrotfish: The Reef’s Colourful Gardeners
Marine Life 11/10/2025

Parrotfish: The Reef’s Colourful Gardeners

By ScubaDownUnder Team

Parrotfish shape reefs with colour, crunch, and constant grazing

Dive Sites 05/10/2025

Point Drummond Dive Site Guide | Eyre Peninsula, SA, Australia

By ScubaDownUnder Team

A current-exposed headland on the southern Eyre Peninsula where the tidal flow through Investigator Strait concentrates pelagic species and delivers the clea...

Scorpionfish: The Underwater Ambush Predators
Marine Life 03/10/2025

Scorpionfish: The Underwater Ambush Predators

By ScubaDownUnder Team

Venomous masters of camouflage in reefs worldwide

Diving with the Old Wives Fish: Australia’s Striped Reef Guardians
Marine Life 02/10/2025

Diving with the Old Wives Fish: Australia’s Striped Reef Guardians

By ScubaDownUnder Team

This seven minute read will take you through everything you need to know about the old wives fish, where to find them, how to approach them, and why they are such a favourite for divers and photographers.

Equalisation Made Easy: A Diver’s Guide to Stress-Free Descents
Tips 01/10/2025

Equalisation Made Easy: A Diver’s Guide to Stress-Free Descents

By ScubaDownUnder Team

Simple techniques to protect your ears and enjoy every dive