This dive site is famous for its spectacular underwater landscape featuring numerous caves, swim-throughs, and large boulders. It is a premier location for spotting Weedy Seadragons and a variety of other temperate marine life. The site's exposure to the open ocean brings clear water and occasional larger visitors like Grey Nurse Sharks.
Cape Banks
Sydney's premier boat dive for caves and Weedy Seadragons.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Weedy Seadragon
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Port Jackson Shark
Eastern Blue Groper
Nurse Shark
Nudibranch
Eastern Blue Devilfish- Wwobbegong-shark
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Exposed to ocean swell, strong currents, and requires boat access.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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