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Candlagan Creek

Mossy Point, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Sheltered estuary with juvenile fish, great for novice snorkellers.

Shore Access
2m Avg Depth
5m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a shallow, sheltered estuary ideal for novice divers and snorkellers. It features important seagrass beds and mangroves that serve as a nursery for juvenile fish and other marine life. The tidal flow can create a fun, gentle drift, but can become strong on an outgoing tide.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow, sheltered from ocean conditions, and suitable for novices.

Hazards:
currentmarine life
Current Strength:

Variable

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