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Parsley Bay

Sydney, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Sheltered macro haven perfect for beginners and night dives.

Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a sheltered bay renowned for its incredible macro marine life, especially around the protective swimming net. Divers explore the sandy bottom and rocky edges to find unique critters like pipefish and anglerfish. It is an excellent and reliable location for underwater photography, night diving, and beginner training.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Pygmy PipehorseAnglerfishSeahorseOctopusCuttlefishNudibranchWobbegong SharkPort Jackson SharkLeatherjacketGurnard

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow, protected bay with minimal current, ideal for training.

Hazards:
boat trafficlow visibility
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 19.5°C

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