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The Monument

Sydney, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Deep offshore pinnacle with dramatic topography and abundant marine life.

Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
35m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features a massive, isolated rock pinnacle rising dramatically from a sandy bottom off Kurnell. Its complex structure offers numerous ledges, swim-throughs, and walls covered in colourful invertebrates. It is a magnet for large schools of fish and seasonal Grey Nurse Sharks.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Grey Nurse SharkWobbegong SharkKingfishGiant CuttlefishEastern Blue DevilRed MorwongGorgonian FansSea TulipsPort Jackson Shark

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep profile and exposure to strong, unpredictable currents require skills.

Hazards:
depthcurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 19.5°C

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