This dive site is famous for its incredible underwater landscape of granite channels, boulders, and swim-throughs. Divers can explore these unique formations which are covered in colourful sponges and soft corals. The site is a haven for a wide variety of temperate water marine life, from tiny nudibranchs to large Western Blue Gropers.
Canal Rocks
Unique granite channels, swim-throughs, and abundant marine life.
Both Access
12m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Western Blue Groper
Harlequin Fish
Crayfish
Nudibranch
Boarfish
Port Jackson Shark
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Sponge
Soft Gingerbread Hem Star
Kelp
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Sheltered inner areas for beginners, deeper channels for advanced divers.
Hazards:
surgeboat traffic
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