Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre

Next cove east of Manly Cove. Is a mooring field. Protected from most swells except for strong SE swell. Shallow with a gradual depth increase. 3-5m depth within the bay

Shallow easy dive site suitable for beginners and training. Sea grass bottom with boulders , kelp and assorted marine life. A great spot for navigation training.

The Valiant was a small tug that sank off Barrenjoey Headland in the early eighties. This site has attracted divers from all over as a small, safe wreck in less than thirty meters of water.

Gordon's Bay is renowned for its accessibility and year-round appeal for divers and snorkelers. The calm conditions and a maximum depth of 14 meters make it a popular spot for all levels of divers. Gordon's Bay is famous for the underwater nature trail, a 600-meter path marked by a chain that guides you through the site. The trail leads to "The Wall," which is home to many Port Jackson sharks and Wobbegong sharks. Along the nature trail, divers also commonly encounter the famous Blue Groper, a local legend and a favorite among divers. Photos by Aquatic Imaging Australia.

Magic Point is synonymous with shark scuba diving! It is best known for its grey nurse sharks, as well as Port Jackson sharks, crested horn sharks and wobbegong sharks. The dive site itself can start as shallow as 8 metres depending on where the boat drops its anchor. From there you cruise east and drop down to 15 metres with the aid of a wall. Along here you will find a larger and a smaller cave where Grey Nurse Sharks hang about. Continue east and the seafloor becomes covered with small boulders, large schools of various fish can be found cruising through and around the various rock formations, at a depth of 24 metres the sand line starts.

Bare Island is one of the prettiest dive sites in Sydney, with vibrant and diverse sponge gardens populated by lots of delicate creatures such as pygmy pipefish, nudibranchs, sea stars and seahorses