Fish Rock Cave
Also known as: Fish Rock
Best time to dive
January to December; December to March; April to November
What you might see
- DolphinPossible
- Flamboyant cuttlefishPossible
- Hammerhead sharkLikely
- Manta rayPossible
- Moray eelLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Nurse sharkLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
- Whale sharkPossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - no - boat-access scuba dive with current/surge exposure
Safety notes
overhead-environment cave (surge, low/no ambient light in sections, torches needed, silt/visibility loss risk, claustrophobia risk), current on western approach, depth to 24m; NSW grey nurse shark code of conduct - no touching/feeding/chasing, no scooters/pods, max group size 10, no night diving at site
Permits & fees
NSW Grey Nurse Shark Critical Habitat under Fisheries Management Act - bait line-fishing prohibited, spearfishing banned within 200m; commercial dive charters require NSW permits; penalties for interfering with sharks up to AUD $110,000/2 years imprisonment; no specific diver entry fee found
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: South West Rocks
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.