This dive site is a picturesque and protected cove, ideal for beginners and families. It features a varied underwater landscape with a mixture of rocky reefs, a sandy bottom, and seaweed beds, offering calm conditions for snorkeling and diving.
Sunshine Cove
Protected cove for snorkeling and novice shore diving.
Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
California Spiny Lobster
Blacklip Abalone
Luderick
Lobster
Eastern Blue Groper
Red Morwong
Blue Groper
Sea Bream
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Protected from swells with calm waters, making it ideal for novices and families.
Current Strength:
Mild
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