This dive site is a unique brackish river dive along a dramatic limestone cliff face. It offers a surprising amount of macro marine life, including seahorses and prawns, making it a popular training and night diving location. The main wall drops steeply from the surface, providing interesting topography and shelter for various creatures.
Blackwall Reach
Unique river dive along a dramatic submerged limestone cliff.
Shore Access
12m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreediving
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Estuary Catfish
Northern Clingfish
Australian Blue Swimmer Crab
Flathead
Seahorse
Tahitian Prawn
Sea Bream
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow areas for training and depth for more advanced divers.
Hazards:
boat trafficdepthmarine life
Current Strength:
Mild
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