Intermediate
Boondelbah Island
Port Stephens, NSW
Water temp18-21°C
VisibilityVariable
Depth15-24m
Best timeSafety Cove when northerly swell is running
Nature reserve island off the Port Stephens heads, dived by boat. Safety Cove on the south side drops to 24 m and is sheltered from northerlies; boulders and a small sponge garden on the west side.
Visibility at Boondelbah Island
Underwater visibility at Boondelbah Island shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall rather than holding to a fixed range. Safety Cove when northerly swell is running generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Air, gear and guides near Boondelbah Island
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