This dive site is a protected and shallow shore dive, ideal for beginners, night dives, and macro photography. It is renowned for its diverse small marine life, particularly the endangered White's seahorse found around the old pier pylons and shark net.
Balmoral Baths
Protected shore dive famous for seahorses and macro life.
Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
10m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Fair
Water Visibility Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Gurnard
Frogfish
White's Seahorse
Anglerfish
Pipefish
Octopus
Leatherjacket
Flathead
Nudibranch
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow, protected site with easy entry and almost no current.
Hazards:
boat trafficpoor visibility after rainentanglement hazard
Current Strength:
Mild
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