Meet the site
Scottish Rocks is a line of unusual low rocky mounds scattered along the shoreline at the eastern edge of Bristol Point beach in Booderee National Park. Parks Australia names it as one of the top snorkelling locations in the park, and visitor guides describe clear water with sea dragons, sea stars, stingrays and occasionally turtles.
The rocks and surrounding reef create sheltered shallow habitat. Weedy sea dragons forage in the weed at the reef edge, sea stars dot the rock, and stingrays and fiddler rays cross the sand. Blue groper, luderick, leatherjackets and schools of small fish are common, and turtles are occasional visitors in summer. The water is typically very clear, as it is throughout the southern shore of the bay, and depths suit snorkellers and relaxed shallow dives.
Access is via a 300 m trail from a small car park inside Booderee National Park, so a vehicle park pass is required. The site faces north into the bay and is protected from southerly swell, making it reliable on many days, though north-easterly winds produce chop. There are no facilities at the rocks themselves; Green Patch nearby has picnic areas, barbecues and toilets. The park's rules protect all marine life, and animals must not be fed. For snorkellers, it is one of the best spots in Jervis Bay. Scuba divers can use it for a gentle shallow dive, but the best depth nearby is at Murrays Beach, a few minutes' drive away. Water temperatures range from about 15 °C in late winter to 23 °C in late summer, so a 5–7 mm wetsuit is sensible for anything longer than a quick summer snorkel, and a hood helps from June to October.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Scottish Rocks is recorded as Shore/Rock Platform in Jervis Bay. The listed access is shore. Confirm the actual meeting point, route and permission to visit; a map pin does not establish any of these.
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 Scottish Rocks suitable for my certification?
The record lists Snorkel/Any. 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 Scottish Rocks 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
Weedy sea dragons, sea stars, stingrays, fiddler rays, turtles (occasional), blue groper, luderick, leatherjackets, schooling fish
Location
Low rocky mounds along the shoreline at the eastern edge of Bristol Point beach in Booderee National Park; one of the park's top snorkelling spots with sea dragons and rays.
Facilities nearby
Small car park; toilets, picnic areas and barbecues at nearby Green Patch.
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
booderee.gov.autravelmademedoit.combooderee.gov.auRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.