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Scuba Diving in New South Wales, Australia

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Scuba diving in New South Wales, Australia

New South Wales, Australia has 29 public dive sites on PickADive. Use the list below to compare mapped sites by depth, access, difficulty, ratings, and reviews before opening a site page.

Public sites
29
Indexed destination pages
Reviews
0
Catalog review count
Rating
Building
Reviews are still growing
Common access
Shore
27 dive sites

Seasonal patterns

Best months, historically in New South Wales, Australia

Typical conditions by month across dive sites in New South Wales, Australia— historical patterns, not a forecast.

  1. Jan35%23°C
  2. Feb38%24°C
  3. Mar35%24°C
  4. Apr10%23°C
  5. May17%22°C
  6. Jun36%20°C
  7. Jul23%19°C
  8. Aug31%19°C
  9. Sep32%19°C
  10. Oct14%20°C
  11. Nov41%21°C
  12. Dec37%22°C

From 21 sites’ typical conditions · historical typicals, not a forecast

Best dive sites in New South Wales, Australia

Showing 112 of 29

Map of The Pipeline

The Pipeline

New South Wales ·

A dive site in Australia. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.

Shore entry
Map of Bubble Cave

Bubble Cave

New South Wales ·

Bubble Cave is a dive site in Australia. It is accessible from shore.

Shore entry
Map of Swansea Bridge

Swansea Bridge

New South Wales ·

Swansea Bridge is a dive site located in Australia. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.

Shore entry
Map of The Wall

The Wall

New South Wales ·

The Wall is a dive site located in Australia. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.

Shore entry
Map of Merimbula Wharf

Merimbula Wharf

New South Wales ·

Merimbula Wharf is a dive site located in Australia. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.

Shore entry
Map of The Gantry

The Gantry

New South Wales ·

excellent area for fishing and for inexperienced Scuba divers

Shore entry
Map of North Rock

North Rock

New South Wales ·

North Rock is a dive site in Australia. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.

Shore entry
Map of Fly Point

Fly Point

New South Wales ·

A dive site in Australia. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.

Shore entry
Map of SS Oakland

SS Oakland

New South Wales ·

A dive site in Australia. It is accessible from shore.

Shore entry
Map of Anemone Bay

Anemone Bay

New South Wales ·

A dive site in Australia. The site is reached by boat. Rated beginner based on available data.

Boat entry

Plan a dive in New South Wales, Australia

Compare nearby sites

New South Wales has 29 public dive sites in the PickADive catalog. Start with the map when coastline, nearby alternatives, and travel distance matter.

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Match depth and difficulty

Difficulty labels vary by site. Depth details vary by site. Shore is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.

Check conditions close to the dive

PickADive can help with research and comparison, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Weather, current, visibility, entry, boat traffic, and local rules can change quickly.

How condition context works

Common questions about diving in New South Wales, Australia

What are the best dive sites in New South Wales, Australia?

Use the ranked list on this page to compare 29 public dive sites in New South Wales. PickADive highlights ratings, reviews, depth, access type, difficulty, and mapped location so you can move from destination research to a specific site page.

Is New South Wales beginner-friendly for scuba diving?

PickADive does not yet have enough beginner-labeled public site data to summarize New South Wales confidently. Review difficulty, access, depth, and recent notes on each site page before deciding.

Are there advanced dives in New South Wales?

PickADive does not currently show many advanced-labeled public sites in New South Wales. A dive can still be demanding because of weather, entry, navigation, visibility, current, or depth.

What depths can I expect in New South Wales?

Depth details vary across New South Wales. Open the individual site pages to compare listed depths, access notes, difficulty, and diver reviews before planning.

Can I see New South Wales dive sites on a map?

Yes. Use the map link on this page to compare New South Wales dive sites by location, coastline, nearby alternatives, and individual site details.