Rapid Bay Jetty

Adelaide, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Iconic jetty dive famous for its unique Leafy Sea Dragons.

Shore Access
10m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is an iconic Australian jetty dive, renowned for its 'cathedral of pylons' covered in colourful invertebrate life. It is one of the world's most reliable locations to spot the elusive and beautiful Leafy Sea Dragon.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Leafy Sea DragonSmooth RayBlue Devil FishnudibranchscuttlefishseahorsespipefishPort Jackson shark

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth and easy navigation along jetty pylons suits all.

Hazards:
boat trafficentanglement

Entry & Exit

Facilities

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