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The Valley

Sydney, Australia
★ 5.0 (1 review)
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Deep boat dive with stunning topography and abundant marine life.

Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features a dramatic U-shaped valley with steep, sponge-covered walls and numerous overhangs. The incredible topography is the main attraction, creating a spectacular environment for divers. It is renowned as one of Sydney's best boat dives for its combination of landscape and prolific fish life.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Wobbegong SharkPort Jackson SharkGrey Nurse SharkGiant CuttlefishEastern Blue GroperYellowtail ScadSea PikeNudibranchsGorgonian FansSponges

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Requires deep certification and experience due to depth and currents.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 19.4°C

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