Osborn Shoals

Kelp-covered reef with diverse Sydney marine life and sponges.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
24m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a rewarding experience for divers of various skill levels. The top of the reef is covered in kelp, creating an interesting transition as you descend to approximately 24 meters. You'll find a diverse array of soft sponges along this wall. Navigation is straightforward; simply follow the reef on one side when heading out and the other side on your return journey. Expect to encounter a wide variety of macro underwater creatures, including common Sydney marine life such as blue groper, red morwong, cuttlefish, mado, striped wrasse, silver sweep, sergeant baker, old wife, striped sea pike, white ear, black reef leatherjacket, yellow-striped leatherjacket, and Port Jackson shark. The abundance of these species makes this a captivating dive for all.

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

wall divesharkmacro photographybeginner friendlykelp forest

Marine Life

blue groperred morwonggiant cuttlefishmadostriped wrassesilver sweepsergeant bakerold wifestriped sea pikewhite earblack reef leatherjacketyellow-striped leatherjacketPort Jackson sharkwobbegong sharksoft spongeskelp

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Moderate depth (24m) and straightforward navigation make it accessible.

Hazards:
depthboat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:

Mild

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