This dive site features a classic Sydney temperate rocky reef, sloping down from a shallow entry to a deeper wall with small overhangs. It is renowned for its incredible macro life, particularly seahorses and giant cuttlefish, making it a favorite for local divers and underwater photographers.
Lilli Pilli
Excellent Sydney shore dive with diverse macro life.
Shore Access
15m Avg Depth
33m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
shore divemacro photographywall diveseahorsecuttlefishtemperate reef
Marine Life
Port Jackson Shark
Seahorse
Weedy Seadragon
Nudibranch
Octopus
Leatherjacket
Old Wife
Bull Ray
Eastern Blue Groper
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Can reach significant depth from shore and may have currents.
Hazards:
boat trafficcurrentdepthslippery shore entry
Current Strength:
Variable
Getting In & Out
Entry Point
Enter at ramp nextt to Scouts Hall.
Exit Point
Same as entry
Facilities
ParkingRestrooms
Parking Directions
Park as far down Lilli Pilli Point Road as you can. Gates are unlocked 6AM - 10PM.
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