Meet the site
Abrahams Bosom Reserve covers the coastal bushland, heath and fern forest on the northern Beecroft Peninsula next to Currarong. It is known mainly for its walks – the short Wreck Walk and the longer Coomies Walk – which lead to lookouts, remote beaches and sheltered coves that Shoalhaven tourism and the NSW government describe as great for swimming and snorkelling. The regional tourism body recommends the reserve for independent snorkellers seeking quieter, less crowded exploration.
The coves have rocky edges and sand patches with typical South Coast shallow reef life: blue groper, luderick, bream, leatherjackets, wrasse and small schooling fish, with rays on the sand. The Wreck Walk passes Whale Point, Wilsons Beach and the remains of the 1928 SS Merimbula, which lies in shallow water off the point and can be snorkelled on a flat day (see its separate entry). Water clarity is often good because the coves face the open sea on the northern side of the peninsula.
Scuba-specific documentation is limited, so treat the reserve as a snorkelling destination and a gateway to the Merimbula wreck. The reserve has free entry, a car park, picnic area and toilets, but it does not cater for people with access needs, and carrying heavy gear along the tracks is hard work. Parts of the wider Beecroft Peninsula are Defence land, so check access if venturing beyond the reserve. Water temperatures on this coast range from about 14–15 °C in late winter to 22–23 °C in late summer, so a 7 mm wetsuit or semi-dry is sensible for most of the year.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Abrahams Bosom Reserve is recorded as Shore/Rock Platform in Shoalhaven Coast. The listed access is shore. Confirm the actual meeting point, route and permission to visit; a map pin does not establish any of these.
Topics flagged by the stored research
These are questions prompted by the existing notes, not a verified or complete hazard assessment.
- Water movement
- Ask how swell and local exposure affect the proposed entry, exit and route.
Historical access notes exist for this record, but have not been independently verified for current use. Request current directions from the operator or site manager rather than following an old entry description.
Questions, answered
Is Abrahams Bosom Reserve suitable for my certification?
The record lists Snorkel/Any. That does not establish suitability for every route or day. Share your training, recent experience and equipment needs with the operator and ask about the specific proposed dive.
Can I book Abrahams Bosom Reserve through YouDive?
YouDive is an independent research directory. Contact an operator directly to confirm whether it currently runs the trip, the inclusions and the booking terms.
What you might see
Blue groper, luderick, bream, leatherjackets, wrasse, small schooling fish, rays
Location
Reserve on the northern Beecroft Peninsula beside Currarong with sheltered coves for swimming and snorkelling along coastal walks that pass Whale Point and the SS Merimbula wreck.
Facilities nearby
Free-entry reserve with car park, picnic area and toilets; store and café in Currarong.
Before you make plans
Conditions, access and operator schedules can change. This is a location guide, not a dive plan. Ask a local operator about current conditions and suitability for your training and experience.
Sources & further reading
shoalhaven.comnsw.gov.aushoalhaven.comRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.