Australia · Bass Point, Shellharbour

The Arch (Bass Point)

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not really suitable - deep water entry and surge at the point

Safety notes

Shallow reefs extending N/W of Bass Point, difficult exit in rising swell, keep air reserve for exit; Bass Point Marine Reserve - no fishing/collecting

Permits & fees

None - dive within Bass Point Marine Reserve/Bushrangers Bay Aquatic Reserve area, no fee for diving

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Wollongong

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.