Meet the site
Lennards Island is a small island off Terrace Beach in the northern part of Beowa National Park (formerly Ben Boyd), between Pambula and Eden. The Marine Life Network lists it as a sheltered shore and boat dive with a boulder bottom and small ledges at 5–10 m and sponge gardens deeper, to 25 m, with access by vehicular tracks through the national park. NPWS describes the Terrace Beach and Lennards Island area as remote and wild, a 4WD getaway with great fishing and coastal views, and notes Australian fur seals in the area.
The shallow boulder bottom has kelp and small ledges sheltering blue groper, luderick, sweep, leatherjackets, wrasse and eastern blue devilfish, with wobbegongs and Port Jackson sharks. Deeper, the sponge gardens have the colourful growth typical of the Sapphire Coast – sponges, sea squirts, gorgonians and ascidians – with schools of yellowtail and bullseyes. Seals from nearby haul-outs may visit, and dolphins and whales pass offshore.
The remoteness is part of the appeal: few divers make the effort, so the reef is undisturbed. It suits self-sufficient divers with a 4WD and experience of shore diving without facilities. Check NPWS alerts for track closures before going, and carry full safety equipment. The Marine Life Network summary is the only dive-specific source, so depths and layout are indicative, and no coordinates are given. The Yuin people are the Traditional Owners, and the area has some of the best preserved middens on the east coast. Allow a full day for the trip.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Lennards Island is recorded as Island in Eden & Green Cape. 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 Lennards Island 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 Lennards Island 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, sweep, leatherjackets, wrasse, eastern blue devilfish, wobbegongs, Port Jackson sharks, sponges, sea squirts, gorgonians, yellowtail, bullseyes, fur seals
Location
Small island off Terrace Beach in the northern (Pambula–Haycock) section of Beowa National Park, reached by 4WD track; sheltered shore diving over boulders and sponge gardens from 5–10 m to 25 m.
Facilities nearby
None at the site; nearest services Pambula and Eden.
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.aunationalparks.nsw.gov.auRecord updated 27 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.