Fairlight
Protected, shallow shore dive perfect for macro life and beginners.
Shore Access
8m Avg Depth
14m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is a Sydney shore dive located within a protected aquatic reserve, offering exceptionally calm and shallow conditions, thus often used as a training dive site when Cabbage Tree Bay is not calm.
It is renowned for its seagrass beds and rocky reef structures which provide a habitat for an incredible variety of macro life. Divers often explore along a submerged wall, discovering critters like Giant Cuttlefish, octopus, and numerous fish species, making it a favorite for photographers and night divers.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Giant CuttlefishWeedy SeadragonWobbegong SharkPort Jackson SharkEastern Blue GroperOctopusNudibranchsPipefishLeatherjacketsGoatfishFiddler RaySmooth Stingray
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow depth, easy shore entry, and protected from ocean swell.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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