Dive Sites Near Sydney
35 dive sites in and around Sydney, NSW, nearest first, with the depth, skill level and conditions for each one.
Chowder Bay
Mosman, NSW
A sheltered Sydney Harbour shore dive at Clifton Gardens — pygmy pipehorses, octopus and weedy pylons in 2–6 metres of training-friendly water.
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Gordon's Bay
Coogee, NSW
Sydney is full of good shore dives, but only one comes with a map laid out on the seabed. At Gordons Bay, a chain of twenty-five concrete drums runs six...
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South Bondi Reef
Bondi, NSW
A Sydney shore dive at the south end of Bondi — sandstone gutters, kelp ledges and a curious blue groper community in 5–18 m beside the city's most famous beach.
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Clovelly
Clovelly, NSW
Calm, sheltered pool area with resident blue gropers and schooling fish.
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North Bondi Rocks
Bondi, NSW
Sheltered site with rocky outcrops and marine life near the rock pool.
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North Bondi Bommie
Bondi, NSW
North Bondi Bommie, a vibrant Sydney dive site, offers intermediate divers rich marine life and unique topography. Depths from 6-18m reveal groper, trevally, and rays amidst rocky ledges and swim-throughs like "The Cathedral". Best from October-April, it's accessible by boat, showcasing an impressive underwater world just off iconic Bondi Beach.
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Camp Cove
Watsons Bay, NSW
Sheltered site with seagrass beds and sponge gardens, ideal for night dives.
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Wedding Cake Island
Coogee, NSW
A kilometre off Coogee Beach, a low slab of rock sits awash in the swell, named for its tiered, icing-white resemblance to a wedding cake. Above the water...
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Shark Point
Clovelly, NSW
Exposed headland shore dive on the north side of Clovelly Bay: kelp, stepped walls and boulder fields to sand at 20-26 m. Experienced divers with local knowledge only.
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The Colours
South Head, NSW
An offshore reef off South Head, 22-33 m deep and covered in sponges, sea squirts and soft corals. A boat dive for experienced divers.
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SS Annie M. Miller
Sydney, NSW
Sydney's SS Annie M. Miller wreck off Dover Heights is an advanced, 46-metre deep historical dive. Featuring variable 8-20m visibility and potential currents, it's a thriving artificial reef teeming with resident fish, octopus, wobbegongs, and occasional pelagics. Accessible only by boat, this demanding yet rewarding site offers a profound encounter with maritime history and diverse marine life, making it a unique challenge for experienced divers seeking Sydney's deeper treasures
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South Maroubra Reef
Maroubra, NSW
Ledges and boulders with resident fish schools and weedy habitats.
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Little Manly Cove
Manly, NSW
Protected cove great for shallow training and macro life.
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North Harbour Aquatic Reserve
Manly, NSW
Calm reserve area with seagrass, sand flats and rocky outcrops.
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Fairy Bower
Manly, NSW
On the southern arm of Cabbage Tree Bay, where Marine Parade rounds the headland between Manly Cove and Shelly Beach, a small rocky inlet drops into a shallow boulder field that has shaped Sydney...
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Shelly Beach
Manly, NSW
Shelly Beach in Manly offers calm conditions, easy shore access, and rich marine life, making it one of Sydney’s top shore diving spots for beginners and experienced divers alike.
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Bluefish Point
North Head, NSW
Deep site with drop-offs and large schools of pelagic fish.
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Magic Point
Maroubra, NSW
Magic Point is Sydney's most reliable grey nurse shark dive, a boulder field off Maroubra in 12 to 22 m with a year-round resident aggregation.
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Little Bay
Little Bay, NSW
Small east-facing cove: sandy entry from the southern beach, out through the shallow rocky mouth and along a reef wall to sand at 13 m. Needs flat seas.
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Freshwater Reef
Freshwater, NSW
Offshore reef with soft corals and great fish life.
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Frenchmans Bay
La Perouse, NSW
Frenchmans Bay, nestled in Sydney's Botany Bay, is a tranquil haven for macro life. With shallow depths (3-10m), calm conditions, and variable 5-10m visibility, it's ideal for beginners and photographers. Expect crabs, octopus, and small rays amidst sandy bottoms and reef patches. Shore-accessible with parking, it offers a gentle, rewarding dive, best mid-winter, providing a serene contrast to ocean sites
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Bare Island
La Perouse, NSW
Classic Sydney shore dive packed with marine life and heritage charm
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Bare Island Deep Wall
La Perouse, NSW
Sponge-covered drop-off off Bare Island's western point where the reef meets sand at 18-19 m, home to pygmy pipehorses. Island closed for bridge works until about late 2027.
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Cape Banks Caverns
Botany Bay, NSW
Explore swim-throughs and sponge-covered tunnels in Sydney's wildest bay
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Kurnell Monument
Kurnell, NSW
Sheltered Botany Bay shore dive: sponge-covered boulders and low walls along a 10-14 m sand edge, known for weedy seadragons, anglerfish and nudibranchs, with little current.
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The Steps Drift
Kurnell, NSW
Kurnell's The Steps Drift in Sydney's Botany Bay National Park: a scenic shore drift between The Steps and Monument with soft corals and weedy seadragons.
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The Leap
Kurnell, NSW
Drift dive along a vibrant sponge garden wall with abundant marine life.
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Dee Why Wide
Dee Why, NSW
An offshore Northern Beaches reef in 18–30 m, with a winter grey nurse aggregation and the room to do macro on the deeper ledges.
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Yena Gap
Kamay Botany Bay NP, NSW
Remote site with dramatic drop-offs and caves, accessed by long walk.
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Long Reef Wall (The Apartments)
Collaroy, NSW
Boat dive off Long Reef, also called The Apartments: a north-south wall, boulder caves and The Cathedral swim-through, with pomfret schools and grey nurse sharks.
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The Apartments
Collaroy, NSW
Boat dive off Long Reef: a north-south wall, boulder caves and The Cathedral swim-through, with pomfret schools and grey nurse sharks.
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Voodoo
Kurnell, NSW
Located on the southern headland of Botany Bay in New South Wales, Voodoo is a premier shore dive known for its dramatic underwater topography and vibrant marine life. It is often considered one of the best dives in the Sydney region for those with the experience to handle the entry.
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Oak Park
Cronulla, NSW
Discover Sydney’s top shore dive at Oak Park, Cronulla, easy access, vibrant marine life, and ideal for beginner to intermediate scuba divers.
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Shiprock
Port Hacking, NSW
A small aquatic-reserve wall dive in Port Hacking, a Sydney macro mecca dived only at slack tide and rated the city's best night dive.
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Wattamolla Lagoon
Royal National Park, NSW
Unusual dive site in Royal NP with freshwater-saltwater mix.
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