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South West Rocks
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Venture to South West Rocks in New South Wales, home to the legendary Fish Rock Cave, a fully penetrable ocean cavern. Explore this unique underwater landscape and encounter the resident grey nurse sharks, alongside a rich tapestry of marine life.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
January, February, June, July, August, October, November, December
Jan
Summer warmth, good chance of seeing Grey Nurse Sharks
Feb
Continued good visibility and shark activity
Mar
Transitioning to autumn, still good shark sightings
Apr
Autumn diving, cooler water but still active marine life
More monthly highlights
May
Grey Nurse Sharks begin to aggregate in larger numbers
Jun
Peak Grey Nurse Shark aggregation season, often hundreds present
Jul
Continued excellent Grey Nurse Shark viewing
Aug
Late season for Grey Nurse Shark aggregations, still impressive numbers
Sep
Water warming up, returning to more general marine life
Oct
Spring bloom, good visibility and diverse marine life
Nov
Warm water, excellent visibility, chance of seeing migrating whales offshore
Dec
Summer diving, warm water, good shark sightings
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Fish Rock Cave
Dive into the legendary Fish Rock Cave, a vital sanctuary for grey nurse sharks and a truly unique u...
24m
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Black Rock
Just south of Fish Rock, Black Rock is a substantial rocky outcrop teeming with diverse marine life....
20m
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Shark Gutters
Dive into the intricate underwater canyons of Shark Gutters, a renowned South West Rocks gem. This l...
30m
15 species
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The Pinnacle
Ascend the dramatic underwater spire of The Pinnacle, a striking feature north of Fish Rock that cul...
30m
15 species
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Boulder Wall
Explore the submerged landscape of Boulder Wall, a captivating site south of Fish Rock characterized...
20m
15 species
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