Meet the site
Waterloo Point is the south-eastern headland of Waterloo Bay and, in Scuba Doctor's words, a relatively easy reef dive on a weed-covered bottom – a gently sloping boulder field with plenty of small crevices to explore, from 5 to 30 m. After the walls and drop-offs of the surrounding sites it is the eastern Prom's gentle dive, the place a boat takes its less experienced divers or does a relaxed second dive after the north wall. The slope is granite boulders of modest size under a canopy of kelp and mixed brown algae, opening into sand and cobble gutters; the crevices between the boulders hold crayfish, abalone, decorator crabs, shrimp and small octopus, and the undersides carry sponge, ascidian and bryozoan patches, with old wives, bullseyes and blue devils in the shade. Above the kelp are wrasse, morwong, leatherjackets, sweep and zebrafish, and draughtboard sharks and Port Jackson sharks rest among the boulders. There is a noticeable current towards the point, which increases with depth and distance from the bay, and the outer slope to 30 m is best left for slack water. The wooden barque Cheviot (1827) was wrecked about a kilometre to the north-north-west and is a separate shallow wreck site. Waterloo Point suits Advanced or confident Open Water divers who have made the long trip down the eastern coast from Port Welshpool and want an easy, life-rich boulder dive in clear water; it is rarely dived simply because it is rarely reached. Visibility is generally 10–20 m, and the site is inside the marine national park, so nothing may be taken.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Waterloo Point is recorded as Reef in Wilsons Promontory. 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.
- Current and timing
- Ask how the operator assesses the current window for the actual route. Historical tide notes are not a departure instruction.
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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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
Kelp, southern rock lobster, abalone, decorator crabs, octopus, sponges and ascidians, old wives, bullseyes, blue devils, wrasse, morwong, leatherjackets, sweep, draughtboard and Port Jackson sharks
Location
Headland marking the south-eastern end of Waterloo Bay on the eastern side of Wilsons Promontory, 1 km south of the Cheviot wreck site.
Facilities nearby
Departure from Tidal River beach ramp, Port Welshpool or Sandy Point; No air fills at Tidal River or Port Welshpool; the nearest compressor is roughly 100 km away (Melbourne's south-east or Inverloch/Leongatha area by arrangement) – bring all cylinders or a portable compressor
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
scubadoctor.com.auscubadoctor.com.auscubadoctor.com.auRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.