Fairlight

Protected, shallow shore dive perfect for macro life and beginners.

Shore Access
8m Avg Depth
14m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a Sydney shore dive located within a protected aquatic reserve, offering exceptionally calm and shallow conditions, thus often used as a training dive site when Cabbage Tree Bay is not calm.

It is renowned for its seagrass beds and rocky reef structures which provide a habitat for an incredible variety of macro life. Divers often explore along a submerged wall, discovering critters like Giant Cuttlefish, octopus, and numerous fish species, making it a favorite for photographers and night divers.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

  • Port Jackson Shark Port Jackson Shark
  • Weedy Seadragon Weedy Seadragon
  • Short-Tail Stingray Short-Tail Stingray
  • Octopus Octopus
  • Goatfish Goatfish
  • Nudibranch Nudibranch
  • Pipefish Pipefish
  • Eastern Blue Groper Eastern Blue Groper
  • Ray Ray
  • Leatherjacket Leatherjacket
  • Australian Giant Cuttlefish Australian Giant Cuttlefish
  • W
    wobbegong-shark

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth, easy shore entry, and protected from ocean swell.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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