Meet the site
Fowlers Bay is one of the most remote coastal settlements in South Australia, a handful of houses, a caravan park and a historic jetty on a sheltered bay at the edge of the Nullarbor. The jetty was built in the late nineteenth century to serve the pastoral stations of the far west, and today it is used mainly by anglers. It is included here because the regional brief names it; there is no dedicated published dive guide. The water around the jetty is shallow, over sand and seagrass, and the clarity of the far west coast can be excellent on calm days. The piles support algae and encrusting growth with crabs and small fish, and schools of Australian salmon, King George whiting, garfish and tommy ruff frequent the bay, along with squid. The bay is a major winter nursery for southern right whales, which calve here from about June to October; whale-watching tours operate in season, and divers must keep legal distances from whales. The dive itself is modest, but the setting is extraordinary – huge sand dunes, empty beaches and a sense of isolation few Australian dive sites can match. It suits travellers crossing the Nullarbor who want to add a remote jetty to their log. Bring full cylinders and all supplies, as there are no dive services for hundreds of kilometres. Data confidence is low.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Fowlers Bay Jetty is recorded as Jetty/Pier in Eyre Peninsula. 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.
- Lines and obstructions
- Discuss any known entanglement concerns and the suitability of the planned area.
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 Fowlers Bay Jetty suitable for my certification?
The record lists 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 Fowlers Bay Jetty 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
Australian salmon, King George whiting, garfish, tommy ruff, squid, crabs, seagrass fauna; southern right whales (June-October, observe legal distances)
Location
Historic jetty at the remote settlement of Fowlers Bay, about 140 km west of Ceduna on the edge of the Nullarbor, in a sheltered bay known for southern right whales in winter.
Facilities nearby
Caravan park, kiosk and toilets at Fowlers Bay; services in Ceduna (140 km).
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
marinelife.org.auRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.