Pipeline
Legendary shore muck dive for incredible macro marine life.
Shore Access
8m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is a world-renowned muck dive located under a wharf in Nelson Bay. Its sandy bottom and man-made structures like pipes and pylons attract an incredible diversity of rare macro life. It is a must-do for underwater photographers and anyone who loves finding strange and wonderful critters.
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Plan Your Visit
muck divingmacro photographyshore divebeginner friendlynight divejetty/pier diveseahorseaustralianelson bay
Marine Life
White's SeahorseAnglerfish (Frogfish)NudibranchsOctopusCuttlefishPipefishStargazerWobbegong sharkPort Jackson sharkMoray eelScorpionfishDecorator crab
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow depth and easy shore entry, but also offers world-class macro subjects for experienced photographers.
Hazards:
boat trafficentanglementmarine life
Current Strength:
Mild
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