Easy boat dive circling a small rock that rises more than 7 metres above the sea off Port Macquarie, with gutters and rocky habitat down to about 13 metres.
Visibility at Bird Rock, Port Macquarie
Underwater visibility at Bird Rock, Port Macquarie shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall rather than holding to a fixed range. Calm days with little surge (needed for the fly-over) generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Region: Port Macquarie, NSW
Skill Level: All Levels
Depth: 0-13m
Water Temperature: 20-26°C
Best Time to Dive: Calm days with little surge (needed for the fly-over)
Marine Life: Described as abundant; gutters and rock habitat shelter reef fish; seabirds roost on the rock. No published species list.
Hazards: Surge, especially over the top of the rock
Facilities: None (boat dive). Scuba Haven runs boat dives from Port Macquarie