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The Apartments

Sydney, Australia
★ 5.0 (1 review)
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Deep Sydney boat dive with spectacular underwater rock formations.

Boat Access
24m Avg Depth
32m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is famous for its dramatic underwater topography, featuring large boulders, deep gutters, and swim-throughs that resemble apartment blocks. It is a premier location for spotting Grey Nurse Sharks during winter, alongside a huge variety of other marine life. The unique structure makes it a favorite for underwater photographers.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Grey Nurse SharkWobbegong SharkPort Jackson SharkKingfishYellowtail ScadEastern Blue GroperGiant CuttlefishNudibranchsSea SpidersGorgonian Fans

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep profile and potential for strong currents and boat traffic.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 19.5°C

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