Henry Head West
Spectacular wall dive famous for Weedy Seadragons and overhangs.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site features a stunning vertical wall that drops to a sandy bottom, adorned with large boulders, numerous overhangs and swim-throughs. It is renowned for its rich invertebrate life and is one of Sydney's most reliable locations to find Weedy Seadragons. The complex topography provides shelter for a huge diversity of marine species, making every dive different.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
sydneyaustraliadiving
Marine Life
Weedy SeadragonEastern Blue GroperWobbegong SharkPort Jackson SharkGiant CuttlefishNudibranchsPygmy PipehorseEastern Blue Devil FishSea PikeRed MorwongLeatherjacketsSponge Gardens
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Exposed location with potential for swell and moderate currents.
Hazards:
boat trafficcurrentswell
Current Strength:
Variable
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