This dive site is a deep, offshore reef renowned for its spectacular and colourful sponge gardens covering large boulders and rock formations. It features impressive topography with swim-throughs and ledges, attracting a high diversity of temperate marine life. It is considered one of the premier advanced boat dives on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Xanadu Reef
Deep offshore reef with spectacular sponge gardens and diverse life.
Boat Access
28m Avg Depth
32m Max Depth
About this dive site
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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
Port Jackson Shark
Sponge
Weedy Seadragon
Nurse Shark
Yellowtail Scad
Nudibranch
Eastern Blue Devilfish
Kingfish
Australian Giant Cuttlefish- Wwobbegong-shark
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Deep profile (24-32m) and potential for strong currents requires advanced certification and experience.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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