Meet the site
Bullocky Reef is another of the lightly documented local reefs Jetty Dive Centre calls on around Coffs Harbour when conditions or logistics rule out a trip to the Solitary Islands proper, its name likely reflecting local coastal usage rather than any formal marine-park designation. Depths run from about 10 m to 30 m, giving it a similar profile to Black Rock and The Wash among the area's other local fallback reefs, and putting the deeper sections within Advanced Open Water range. Marine life here follows the same general pattern found across these local reefs: resident reef fish populations, occasional rays over the sandier patches, and wobbegong sharks using the ledges and overhangs for shelter, without the standout single drawcard that defines a site like Manta Arch or Cod Rock at the islands proper. Its main value is practical — giving the operator a workable, close-in option on days when weather, tide or group logistics make the longer run to the Solitary Islands impractical. As with several of Coffs Harbour's other local reefs, detailed published description of Bullocky Reef is thin, and prospective divers should treat the depth range and marine life described here as broadly indicative of the area's local reef character rather than a fully verified, site-specific report. Anyone particularly interested in diving this reef should ask Jetty Dive Centre for current details before planning a trip around it specifically, since like the other Coffs Harbour local reefs it is used opportunistically rather than run on any advertised schedule.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Bullocky Reef is recorded as Reef in Coffs Harbour & Solitary Islands. 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.
- 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 Bullocky Reef 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 Bullocky Reef 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
Reef fish, rays, wobbegongs, sponges
Location
A reef off Coffs Harbour in 10-30 m, used as a local backup site when the islands proper are inaccessible.
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
jettydive.com.audivernet.comjettydive.com.auRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.