Long a popular destination for holiday-makers from around New South Wales, this seaside resort area about two hours drive north of Sydney now draws dive enthusiasts by the boat load. The attractions include rocky reefs and shoals, caves, drop- offs and a few shipwrecks.
One of the most interesting sires is an old mooring area littered with the rusting old car engines, steel beams and chains that once kept the fishing fleet from drifting away. Wrasse, bream, whiting, morwong, perch, flathead and small stingrays love the place. Water Temperature: Dec to Mar 23- 24'c Water Visibility: Dec to Mar 15- 25m Rainy Season: Types of Diving: Rocky Reef with overhangs, drop- offs and swim thrus, typical Sydney sandstone dive sites. Location: 1.5- 2 hours north of Sydney, 1.5 South of Newcastle- NSW Currency: AUD $ Language: English Unique Diving Features: Gray Nurse sharks March to May in deeper waters, Migratory whales during season, Port Jackson sharks in winter. Being 1.5 hours north of Sydney.
Apr to Jun 20- 22'c
Jul to Sep 17-19'c
Oct to Nov 18-20'c
Mar to Oct 25- 40m
Oct to Nov 20- 30m
With no major river systems to cloud the water, we on more than a few occasions experienced 30 to 40 metres visibility from march until October, with the water temp always 1 to 2 degrees warmer than Sydney or Newcastle regions