This dive site is a protected bay known for its extremely easy shore entry, making it a favourite for training and night dives. It features a sandy bottom with seagrass beds and scattered rocky reefs, hosting an impressive array of macro life. The highlight for many divers is the reliable presence of the iconic Weedy Seadragon.
Long Bay / Malabar
Easy shore dive famous for Weedy Seadragons and macro life.
Shore Access
10m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Weedy Seadragon
Anglerfish
Pipefish
Octopus
Bull Ray
Blue Groper
Port Jackson Shark
Nudibranch
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Eastern Blue Devilfish
Seahorse- Wwobbegong-shark
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Easy shore entry, protected from most swell, with gentle, shallow slopes ideal for all divers.
Hazards:
boat trafficpoor visibility after rain
Current Strength:
Mild
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