This dive site, Halifax Point, is renowned as one of Nelson Bay's premier deeper and advanced diving locations, characterized by its striking steeper rocky ledges. A highlight is the "Twin Bommies" at around 20 meters, which provides a vibrant underwater spectacle with a colorful carpet of sponges. The site requires careful attention to tides for optimal conditions, typically best dived on incoming to slack high tide for navigation and enjoyment.
The marine life here is exceptionally diverse, offering a rich tapestry of creatures. Divers can expect to encounter an array of small marine wonders such as colorful nudibranchs, intricate flatworms, and various crayfish and lobsters. The site is further enriched by a "colourful carpet" of sponges, gorgonians, and ascidians covering the rocky terrain. Larger pelagic species also frequent the area, including dolphins, kingfish, drummers, eastern wirrah, and blind sharks; yellow & black stripeys are also common.
The best time to experience Halifax Point is during an incoming to slack high tide, which typically offers the clearest water and most manageable currents, enhancing the dive experience. This timing is crucial for both scuba divers and freedivers seeking to explore its depths. Divers should be experienced due to the depth and potential currents, and prepared for a vibrant display of both macro and wide-angle subjects.
