This dive site is a classic Sydney shore dive featuring a dramatic underwater trench or 'ditch'. Divers navigate over large boulders to reach the main feature, a deep channel with walls covered in sponges and gorgonians. It is renowned for its unique topography and diverse marine life like Weedy Sea Dragons.
Dees Ditch
Dramatic shore dive featuring a deep underwater rock trench.
Shore Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Plan Your Visit
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Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Requires a difficult rock entry and exit; potential for depth, surge, and currents.
Hazards:
surgerock entrydepthcurrent
Current Strength:
Variable
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