Meet the site
Deep 6 Diving Jervis Bay describes a Bowen Island 'multilevel site' that starts at 5 m, drops over a wall to 15 m and then slopes to sand at 30 m. It is presented as excellent for all experience levels, because divers can choose how deep to go while staying on the same reef, and the profile naturally ends in the shallows for a long safety stop among the fish.
The site's calling card is the oceanic sunfish (Mola mola). Sunfish visit cleaning stations on the reef, where small wrasse and other cleaners pick parasites from their skin, and a patient diver who stays still near the station may be rewarded with a close encounter with one of the ocean's strangest fish. Juvenile fish schools crowd the upper wall, and the usual Bowen Island cast – weedy sea dragons, yellowtail, seapike, leatherjackets and cuttlefish – is present.
Divers should treat it as the operator's name for a Bowen Island multilevel dive and rely on the dive centre's choice of site on the day. Bowen Island's waters are part of Booderee National Park and a sanctuary zone, landing on the island is prohibited, and all marine life is protected. Sunfish are easily disturbed – do not chase or touch them, and keep clear of the cleaning station itself.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Bowen Island Multilevel is recorded as Reef in Jervis Bay. The listed access is boat. 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.
- Other water users
- Ask about vessel activity, exclusion areas and the agreed surface arrangements.
- Planned depth
- Confirm the intended route and training requirements; the recorded maximum is not a target.
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 Bowen Island Multilevel suitable for my certification?
The record lists Advanced Open Water. 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 Bowen Island Multilevel 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
Oceanic sunfish (Mola mola) at cleaning stations, juvenile fish schools, weedy sea dragons, yellowtail, seapike, leatherjackets, cuttlefish, cleaner wrasse
Location
Bowen Island site starting at 5 m, dropping over a wall to 15 m and sloping to sand at 30 m; juvenile fish schools and sunfish cleaning stations.
Facilities nearby
Departure from Huskisson (Dive Jervis Bay shop, air/nitrox, cafés) or Murrays Beach ramp in Booderee National Park (toilets, parking; park entry pass required).
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
deep6divingjervisbay.com.auRecord updated 27 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.