Australia · Nelson Bay

Fly Point

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

  • Moray eelLikely
  • NudibranchLikely
  • Nurse sharkPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

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

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - yes - well-known snorkeling spot in the marine sanctuary zone

Safety notes

tidal current/drift risk if timing missed, boat traffic near entry

Permits & fees

marine sanctuary zone (no-fishing since 1983) within Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park; no dive permit fee identified

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Nelson Bay

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