Magic Point
Best time to dive
January to December
What you might see
- DolphinPossible
- Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
- Nurse sharkReliably seen
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 - Not suitable - primarily a boat dive with sharks at depth
Safety notes
Grey nurse shark is a critically endangered protected species - strict no-touch/no-cave-entry code enforced by operators
Permits & fees
None for diving - Magic Point is a declared critical habitat/aggregation site under NSW grey nurse shark protection rules; operators must follow interaction guidelines
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Sydney
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

