The Valley

Deep boat dive with stunning topography and abundant marine life.

Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features a dramatic U-shaped valley with steep, sponge-covered walls and numerous overhangs. The incredible topography is the main attraction, creating a spectacular environment for divers. It is renowned as one of Sydney's best boat dives for its combination of landscape and prolific fish life.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

  • Port Jackson Shark Port Jackson Shark
  • Gorgonian Gorgonian
  • Nurse Shark Nurse Shark
  • Sponge Sponge
  • Yellowtail Scad Yellowtail Scad
  • Nudibranch Nudibranch
  • Eastern Blue Groper Eastern Blue Groper
  • Barracuda Barracuda
  • Australian Giant Cuttlefish Australian Giant Cuttlefish
  • W
    wobbegong-shark

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Requires deep certification and experience due to depth and currents.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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