Meet the site
Black Point, on the shore of Fitzgerald Bay north of Point Lowly, is the northern end of the giant cuttlefish breeding grounds. Curious Campers describes the breeding area as spanning Fitzgerald Bay around Point Lowly to Black Point and False Bay, and names Black Point as a quieter option with fewer visitors. The reef here is similar to Stony Point: fragmented limestone slabs and ledges in shallow water, providing crevices where female cuttlefish lay eggs and males display. In a good season, cuttlefish can be found along much of this shore. Outside winter, the reef hosts leatherjackets, magpie perch, wrasse, blue swimmer crabs and squid, and dolphins frequent Fitzgerald Bay. The trade-off for solitude is access. There are no facilities, parking is informal and water access is difficult in places, with rough rock at the water's edge. The bay also hosts aquaculture leases. Black Point suits self-sufficient divers and snorkellers who have seen Stony Point and want a quieter experience, or who need a lee from southerly winds. It is not the place for a first visit or for families wanting easy access. Do not confuse this Black Point with the Black Point shack settlement on the east coast of Yorke Peninsula. As at the other cuttlefish sites, mornings are usually calmest, and incoming tides tend to bring cuttlefish close inshore. Bring everything you need – water, warm clothes, a thermos – because the nearest services are back in Whyalla, and tell someone your plan, as few people pass along this road in winter. Check the latest sanctuary-zone map before visiting, since boundaries were revised in 2026.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Fitzgerald Bay / Black Point is recorded as Shore/Rock Platform in Whyalla & Upper Spencer Gulf. The listed access is shore. Confirm the actual meeting point, route and permission to visit; a map pin does not establish any of these.
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 Fitzgerald Bay / Black Point 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 Fitzgerald Bay / Black 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
Giant Australian cuttlefish (May-August), leatherjackets, magpie perch, wrasse, blue swimmer crabs, squid, dolphins
Location
Rocky shore and reef around Black Point in Fitzgerald Bay, north of Point Lowly, forming the northern part of the giant cuttlefish breeding grounds (which span Fitzgerald Bay around Point Lowly to Black Point and False Bay).
Facilities nearby
None; services in Whyalla.
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
curiouscampers.com.auen.wikipedia.orgmarinelife.org.auRecord updated 27 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.