Osborn Shoals

Kelp-covered reef with diverse Sydney marine life and sponges.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
24m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a rewarding experience for divers of various skill levels. The top of the reef is covered in kelp, creating an interesting transition as you descend to approximately 24 meters. You'll find a diverse array of soft sponges along this wall. Navigation is straightforward; simply follow the reef on one side when heading out and the other side on your return journey. Expect to encounter a wide variety of macro underwater creatures, including common Sydney marine life such as blue groper, red morwong, cuttlefish, mado, striped wrasse, silver sweep, sergeant baker, old wife, striped sea pike, white ear, black reef leatherjacket, yellow-striped leatherjacket, and Port Jackson shark. The abundance of these species makes this a captivating dive for all.

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Marine Life

  • Sponge Sponge
  • White-Ear White-Ear
  • Barracuda Barracuda
  • Mado Mado
  • Old Wife Old Wife
  • Australian Giant Cuttlefish Australian Giant Cuttlefish
  • Nurse Shark Nurse Shark
  • Wrasse Wrasse
  • Blue Groper Blue Groper
  • Red Morwong Red Morwong
  • Port Jackson Shark Port Jackson Shark
  • Kelp Kelp
  • Yellow-striped Leatherjacket Yellow-striped Leatherjacket
  • Leatherjacket Leatherjacket
  • Silver Sweep Silver Sweep
  • Sergeant Baker Sergeant Baker
  • W
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Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Moderate depth (24m) and straightforward navigation make it accessible.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Mild

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