Scuba Haven

On 13 February 1879 the Ballina became grounded on the Hastings River entrance bar and the following morning the vessel was entirely swamped and broke in two. The Ballina’s cargo had already been thrown overboard in an attempt to float the vessel and all passengers and crew left the ship safely.

River dive with Pool like entrance, sandy bottom, good for training dives, Tidal depended Must dive in hight tide, Can have boat traffic in area.

Shore or Boat Dive offers diverse diving opportunities, including the Turtle Cave (suitable for all levels, max 10m) . The Turtle Cave is good for drift dives and seeing fish life.

Two bommies submersed in 18m joined together creating a swim through. Starting at 6m on one and 10m on the other to a depth of 18m to the bottom. A photographer’s macro delight, and a dive to relax and enjoy. Great for beginners as there is plenty to see and explore as well as scattered reef all around.

Drift dive with Pool like entrance, sandy bottom, good for training dives, Tidal depended - Must dive in hight tide, Can have boat traffic in area.

There are soft corals, sponges, nudibranchs, wobbegong sharks, PJ sharks, grey nurse sharks, and a wide variety of other marine life