Meet the site
Pyramid Rock, at the south-eastern end of Bowen Island, is one of the deeper and more colourful dives at the Jervis Bay entrance. A massive pyramid-shaped rock on the shoreline marks the site, and below it the sounder shows a rise from 34 m to 23 m. The main feature is a wall about 10 m or more high extending at least 100 m to the north, and further south and west. The sand bottom lies at up to 36 m and is scattered with large boulders three to four metres high.
The highlight is the sea whips. McFadyen describes hundreds of them, every one hosting two or more tiger anemones – a striking and unusual sight. Gorgonians cover the wall and boulders, and the fish life includes bastard trumpeter, yellowtail, striped seapike, leatherjackets, firefish and eastern blue devilfish, with kingfish and bonito occasionally passing. Fish numbers vary from dive to dive, from good to sparse.
The depth makes this a dive for experienced divers only, and anchoring needs thought: on top in westerlies, on the bottom in southerlies, with plenty of line in northerly or westerly winds to stop the anchor slipping off the 23 m top into 36 m. Access from Murrays ramp through the narrow gap between Bowen Island and the mainland is only for small boats in very calm seas at high tide. The site is within Booderee National Park waters and a sanctuary zone. For Advanced divers with nitrox and good gas planning, the sea-whip garden is one of the most memorable scenes in Jervis Bay.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Pyramid Rock (Bowen Island) is recorded as Wall in Jervis Bay. The listed access is 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.
- 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 Pyramid Rock (Bowen Island) suitable for my certification?
The record lists Deep/Advanced + experience. 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 Pyramid Rock (Bowen 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
Sea whips with tiger anemones (hundreds), gorgonians, bastard trumpeter, yellowtail, striped seapike, leatherjackets, firefish, eastern blue devilfish, kingfish, bonito
Location
A 10 m+ wall extending at least 100 m below a massive pyramid-shaped rock at the south-eastern end of Bowen Island; reef top 23 m, sand 36 m, sea whips with tiger anemones.
Facilities nearby
Departure from Huskisson (Dive Jervis Bay shop, air/nitrox, cafés) or Murrays Beach ramp in Booderee National Park (toilets, parking; park entry pass required).
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.infoRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.