Large swim-through arch on a ridge off the south side of Bass Point, with a two-chambered cave nearby. An easier boat dive or a hard shore dive in millpond seas.
Visibility at The Arch, Bass Point
Underwater visibility at The Arch, Bass Point shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall rather than holding to a fixed range. Millpond seas only for the shore dive; boat dive in calm conditions generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Region: Shellharbour, NSW
Skill Level: Advanced
Depth: 18-26m
Water Temperature: 16-20°C
Best Time to Dive: Millpond seas only for the shore dive; boat dive in calm conditions
Marine Life: Australian giant cuttlefish, slipper lobster, Port Jackson sharks (winter), bull ray, blue-kneed sea spider, macro critters
Hazards: Depth beyond Open Water limits; difficult rocky entry/exit that turns dangerous when wind or swell rises; 600 m swim from Bushrangers Bay in strong current not recommended; reserve may close on Total Fire Ban days
Facilities: Toilets in Bass Point Reserve (no water); BBQs; boat ramp at Shellharbour