Meet the site
Darts Point is an easy but interesting inner-bay dive on the north-western side of Longnose Point, just west of a small protected beach. The reef near the shore sits at about 10 m and drops over a small wall to 12 m, with a deeper zone to the south reaching about 20 m. Its distinctive feature is a series of small ridges, only a metre or so high, running roughly north–south across a sandy bottom scattered with boulders – two or three of them in the main area.
The boulders are decorated with sponges, sea squirts and small gorgonians, and the life is typical of the sheltered bay: small rays over the sand, giant cuttlefish (sometimes very bold in winter), and several species of leatherjackets. The ridges and boulders concentrate fish and invertebrates and give the dive a pleasant rhythm as you cross from one to the next.
McFadyen describes it as very easy but still interesting, and it works well as a drift, the boat following divers along the route before the safety stop over the sand. The beach provides shelter from every wind except southerly swell, which means it is often available when the outer sites are closed by north-easterlies. It suits Open Water divers, training dives and relaxed second dives, and it pairs naturally with Longnose Point or Bombora Reef. As with the rest of the northern shore, the land behind is Defence property and Jervis Bay Marine Park zoning applies offshore. It is also a good site for photographers practising on cuttlefish.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Darts Point 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.
- 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 Darts Point 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 Darts Point 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
Small rays, giant cuttlefish, leatherjackets (several species), sponges, sea squirts, small gorgonians
Location
Series of low north–south ridges on sand west of a protected beach on the north-western side of Longnose Point; 8–20 m, sheltered from all but southerly swell.
Facilities nearby
Departure from Huskisson: Dive Jervis Bay shop (air, nitrox, hire), cafés and parking; Huskisson, Callala and Murrays ramps.
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
michaelmcfadyenscuba.infoRecord updated 27 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.