This dive site is one of Sydney's most popular and accessible shore dives, renowned for its incredible biodiversity. It features a varied underwater landscape of rocky reefs, extensive sponge gardens, and small swim-throughs. The site is famous for its resident weedy seadragons, pygmy pipehorses, and abundant fish life.
Bare Island West
Popular, protected shore dive with diverse marine life, topography.
Shore Access
12m Avg Depth
19m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Plan Your Visit
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Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Protected entry and shallow areas for beginners, deeper sections for advanced divers.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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