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Cape Solander

Sydney, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Dramatic shore dive famous for Weedy Seadragons and caves.

Shore Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is famous for its dramatic underwater topography, featuring a deep wall, massive boulders, and intricate swim-throughs. It is one of Sydney's premier shore dives for encountering Weedy Seadragons and a rich variety of temperate marine life.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Challenging rock entry/exit and exposure to open ocean swell.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 19.4°C

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