The Gap

Dramatic wall dive near Sydney Heads with strong currents.

Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
35m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features a spectacular underwater cliff that drops dramatically to over 30 meters. It's one of Sydney's premier boat dives, known for its stunning topography and potential for strong drift currents. The wall is covered in colourful sponges, gorgonians, and frequented by large pelagic fish.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

  • Port Jackson Shark Port Jackson Shark
  • Weedy Seadragon Weedy Seadragon
  • Nurse Shark Nurse Shark
  • Sea Fan Sea Fan
  • Eastern Blue Groper Eastern Blue Groper
  • Spotted Wobbegong Spotted Wobbegong
  • Sponge Sponge
  • Kingfish Kingfish
  • Australian Giant Cuttlefish Australian Giant Cuttlefish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Requires managing depth, strong variable currents, and exposed ocean conditions.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Variable

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