Meet the site
Green Point is the sandstone headland that closes the northern end of Camp Cove and separates it from Lady Bay, and it gives the Camp Cove dive its structure and depth. Diving north from the beach along the reef edge, the sand at 3–4 m gives way to a rock shelf with quite large overhangs and even small caves at only 2.5–3 m, then a reef edge dropping to sand at 6–7 m, and off the point itself a field of boulders where the bottom 'drops dramatically' and depths of 15–19 m are possible for those who follow it out. The offshore reef can be crossed at its southern end back to the headland, so several routes are available for a 50–60 minute dive. Fish life is better than the beach: luderick, sea pike, yellowtail, blackfish, velvetfish and blue groper around the boulders, seahorses in the kelp, blue-ringed octopus and cuttlefish in the crevices, and, memorably, a two-metre jewfish encountered in the boulder field. The overhangs shelter Port Jackson sharks in winter and morays at night. The bottom carries the same debris as Camp Cove – champagne bottles and lost valuables from a century of parties on the beach. Visibility is the weakness: 4–5 m on an average day and 1–2 m after rain. The site is protected from all but northerly swell and is excellent in a southerly wind, which is when the eastern-suburbs schools bring their groups here. The one rule is the same as Camp Cove's and is stated emphatically by Michael McFadyen: 'never, repeat never, ascend from the reef', because boats cut the point constantly – return underwater to the beach. Green Point suits Open Water divers ready for more than sand, Advanced students on their deep or navigation dives (the boulder field is the only place inside the harbour on this shore to reach 18 m from the beach), and night divers.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Green Point (Camp Cove) is recorded as Shore/Rock Platform in Sydney Harbour. 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.
- 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.
- 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 Green Point (Camp Cove) 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 Green Point (Camp Cove) 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
Blue groper, luderick, sea pike, yellowtail, velvetfish, jewfish (occasional, large), seahorses, blue-ringed octopus, cuttlefish, Port Jackson sharks (winter), moray eels, leatherjackets
Location
The headland at the northern end of Camp Cove beach, with overhangs and small caves at 2.5–3 m, a reef edge at 6–7 m and a boulder field dropping to 15–19 m off the point; the deeper, more structured extension of the Camp Cove dive.
Facilities nearby
As for Camp Cove: car parks at Pacific Street and Cliff Street, toilets, kiosk, shower; Watsons Bay pubs; air fills at Dive 2000 or Abyss.
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.infomichaelmcfadyenscuba.infoRecord updated 27 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.