New South Wales
Diving in Batemans Bay
Batemans Bay sits at the centre of the Batemans Marine Park, with the Tollgate Islands just outside the bay and a run of headlands and islands to the south. The Tollgates have caves, grey nurse sharks and fur seals; Burrewarra Point and Broulee Island are shore-accessible reefs; Guerilla Bay and Maloneys Beach are sheltered beginner sites.
THE LOCAL PLANNING BRIEF
Understand the options around Batemans Bay
What this regional directory records Counts describe published records, not bookable trips or confirmed open sites.
There are 30 published site records in Batemans Bay. The recorded categories include reef (10), shore/rock platform (9), cave/cavern (5), island (2). These categories reflect the database; they are not a ranking, a conditions report or an assessment of your suitability.
Use the Batemans Bay site cards to compare recorded access and depth, then open the individual pages for the map accuracy and source notes. Sites grouped in a region are not necessarily close enough to combine in one day.
Research operators in New South Wales →Ask before booking
- Where does the trip meet, and is parking or a transfer needed?
- Which alternative itinerary might be offered?
- What local park or access information should we check?
Save the answers with the contact name and date. Separate confirmed arrangements from items still waiting for a reply.
Record your trip questions →Questions, answered
How do I choose a dive in Batemans Bay?
Begin with the individual site and its source notes, then discuss the proposed trip with a local provider. The 30 published records are research options, not a list of trips available today. Match the plan to your training, recent experience and the operator’s current requirements.
When should I visit Batemans Bay for diving?
Choose dates with a provider who runs the activity you want, then discuss seasonal patterns, recent conditions and alternative itineraries. A generic best-month claim cannot establish the conditions at your exact site or guarantee a wildlife encounter.
Can I use these maps to enter or navigate a dive site?
No. Recorded and approximate map positions support orientation only. Confirm the exact access, permissions, meeting point and route with the responsible local provider or manager.
Regional planning context: Destination NSW — beaches and water activities ↗. Directory counts come from published YouDive records. Individual site claims remain subject to their source and review notes.
Dive sites in this region
WallBatemans Bay
Kapyong Cliffs (Tollgate Islands)
Big cliffs from 32 m to 10 m south of the Tollgate Islands, known for pelagic fish.
Details need confirmationShore/Rock PlatformBatemans Bay
Pebbly Beach (Murramarang)
Easy snorkelling in Murramarang National Park, with kangaroos on the beach.
Details need confirmationShore/Rock PlatformBatemans Bay
Point Upright
Rarely dived headland reef on the Murramarang coast north of Batemans Bay.
Details need confirmationShore/Rock PlatformBatemans Bay
Shelly Beach (Moruya Heads)
Sheltered estuary-mouth snorkel with good facilities at Moruya Heads.
Details need confirmationWreckBatemans Bay
TSS John Penn
Historic 1879 steamer loss near Burrewarra Head, a search dive for wreck enthusiasts.
Details need confirmationReefBatemans Bay
Trennents Rock
Kelp beds with weedy sea dragons and big schools of reef and pelagic fish just south of the Tollgate Islands.
Details need confirmation