Meet the site
Warang Point is listed by the Marine Life Network as an Eden-area boat dive: a large flat area of reef marked by boulders and crevices at 10–25 m, with sponges near the deeper overhangs. The Mewstone is described as an extension of the same reef, with better sponge gardens and fish on its eastern side. The name is sometimes spelled Worang Point on maps.
Flat reefs of this kind are rock platforms broken by boulders and cracks. The shallower parts have kelp and urchin barrens, with blue groper, sweep, leatherjackets and wrasse, and the crevices shelter eastern blue devilfish, wobbegongs, Port Jackson sharks and rock lobsters. As the reef deepens towards 25 m, the overhangs carry sponges, sea squirts and gorgonians, with bullseyes and nannygai. Seals are often seen around Eden, and in spring humpback whales pass close by.
The site suits Open Water divers who stay on the upper reef and Advanced divers exploring the deeper overhangs. It is one of the less-visited Eden sites and there is no published position, so it is best dived with local knowledge. The only dive-specific source is the Marine Life Network summary, so depths and layout here are indicative. It pairs naturally with the Mewstone on the same reef, and with Lennards Island for divers exploring the northern part of the Eden coast. Eden has a long whaling history, and humpback whales still pass through Twofold Bay each spring on their southward migration, sometimes entering the bay to rest with calves, so surface intervals can be memorable.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Warang Point is recorded as Reef in Eden & Green Cape. 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.
- Other water users
- Ask about vessel activity, exclusion areas and the agreed surface arrangements.
- 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 Warang Point 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 Warang Point 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, sweep, leatherjackets, wrasse, eastern blue devilfish, wobbegongs, Port Jackson sharks, rock lobsters, sponges, sea squirts, gorgonians, bullseyes, nannygai
Location
Large flat reef marked by boulders and crevices in the Eden area, 10–25 m, with sponges around the deeper overhangs; continues to the Mewstone.
Facilities nearby
Quarantine Bay ramp and Snug Cove, 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.auRecord updated 27 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.