Sapphire Coast Diving
Scuba diving in Sapphire Coast
Sapphire Coast is a coastal beach paradise and one of the most beautiful diving destinations in Australia. Sapphire Coast diving is varied with both shore and boat diving available. Its beautiful beaches with golden sand and crystal clear water which attract lots of divers and non divers alike. You can dive some of most famous wreck sites in the area like The Tasman Hauler and Empire Gladstone. Enjoy the attractive underwater life inhabits these beautiful dive sites. To the south, Eden is well known for whale watching.
Always dive according to your level of training.
Never enter the water without checking with Sapphire Coast diving centers for safety, additional information, level required for each dive site and without being accompanied by a professional.
All the information provided is purely informative for our readers and shouldn't be used as is to plan your immersion.
Average annual temperature: Between 14°C and 22°C. (57° F and 71° F)
Coldest time: July
Warmest time: February
Possible to dive all year round.
Sapphire Coast dive sites offer a great opportunity to have great diving experience at many levels. Wreck and reef diving, deep and shallow diving re all represented in these beautiful diving spots. Whale watching is one of Sapphire Coast attractions, see these huge creatures in there migration season which runs from September to November. Diving in this area is great for underwater photography; you will enjoy the unique environment and beautiful creatures living in these dive sites check the diving photos of Australia. Sapphire Coast diving centers offers both boat and shore diving you can choose what suits you the best. You can have your diving and snorkeling courses at the diving schools around here most of which offer a full range of courses from beginner to advanced level.
Some of Sapphire Coast dive sites.
The Cave is one of the most famous dive sites in Sapphire Coast. It is at a depth of 16 meters then it drops to 92 to 98 feet (28 to 30 meters) deep. The Cave walls are covered with colorful soft corals and beautiful gorgonian fans. The entrance of the cave has some small overhangs and you will see cuttlefish and eastern blue devilfish. This spot is also home to many kinds of aqua life including nudibranches, octopus and cuttlefish.
The Tasman Hauler is a great wreck dive site. It is sitting upright and in 98 feet (30 meters) of water. The ship is covered with colorful sponges and jeweled anemones. This spot is great for underwater photography.
Merimbula Wharf is a beautiful shore dive site. It is at a depth of 45 feet (14 meters) and great for beginner divers. It is a great spot for watching whales and seals. You can watch stingrays and baby sharks on its sandy bottom. Also the rock wall in this spot is where you can find sea urchins and fan worms and if you follow the wall drop off you can see octopus and sea horses.
The Empire Gladstone is at a depth of 39 feet (12 meters). It is located in about 7 km south of Merimbula. The wreck of SS Empire Gladstone is in this spot. The wreck is about 328 feet (100 meters) long and is in 32 feet (10 meters) of water. The marine life in this area is quite attractive and varied.
The Chipmill is a beautiful dive site at a depth of 49 feet (15 meters). The site is the most suitable habitat for sea dragons; you will enjoy watching these beautiful creatures.
Short Point Bommie is a rocky reef it is at a depth ranging from 16 to 65 feet (5 to 20 meters) deep. The site is home to huge schools of fish and port jackson sharks and is covered with soft corals and sponge gardens.
