Meet the site
Grants Head sits on the North Haven side of the Camden Haven river entrance, opposite Laurieton, and offers a generally more sheltered alternative to the Perpendicular Point reef on the southern side when swell direction favours it. It is a modest, shallow headland reef rather than a destination dive, dropping to around fifteen metres over rock and rubble, and its main value is convenience for locals and campers in the North Haven area who want an easy shore or short-boat dive without the longer run out to Cod Grounds. Marine life is the standard mid-north-coast temperate assemblage — reef fish, occasional rays, and enough invertebrate interest to reward a slow, careful look — rather than anything the site is specifically known for. As with Perpendicular Point, there is no dedicated dive operator based at Camden Haven, so Grants Head is dived almost exclusively by locals and private boat owners rather than featuring on any charter itinerary. It is best regarded as a convenient, low-key option for divers already in the Camden Haven area with their own gear and local knowledge of the entrance conditions, rather than a site worth specifically travelling to. Divers should pay particular attention to the state of the river entrance bar and the swell direction on the day, since conditions here can change quickly with the tide and weather at a river mouth this exposed. Given how little formal documentation exists for the site, treat any depth or marine-life detail here as indicative rather than definitive until confirmed on the water.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Laurieton – Grants Head is recorded as Reef in Port Macquarie & Camden Haven. The listed access is shore or 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.
- 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 Laurieton – Grants Head 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 Laurieton – Grants Head through YouDive?
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What you might see
Temperate reef fish, occasional rays, invertebrates
Location
A rocky headland reef on the northern side of Camden Haven near North Haven, offering a sheltered alternative to the more exposed Perpendicular Point side of the entrance.
Facilities nearby
Parking near the North Haven headland reserve.
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.
Record updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.