Huskisson
19 site records refer to this town or area.
Look for operators around Huskisson →New South Wales
Jervis Bay's white sand and clear water make it the best-known dive destination on the NSW south coast. The Docks, Stoney Creek and the Arch on the northern headland, and Cabbage Tree Point on the south, are boat dives with sponge gardens, grey nurse sharks in season and fur seals from Drum and Drumsticks. Inside the bay, Hyams Beach, Murrays Beach and the Green Patch reefs are gentle shore dives with seadragons and octopus.

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47 matching records · 47 with a map location · 0 without a usable position.
Reef · 7–20 m
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Pinnacle/Bommie · 4–24 m
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Reef · 5–30 m
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Shore/Rock Platform · Not recorded
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Cave/Cavern · 12–23 m
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Shore/Rock Platform · Not recorded
Approximate area
Reef · 5–24 m
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Wall · 30–55 m
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Reef · 8–20 m
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Reef · 10–30 m
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Cave/Cavern · 5–17 m
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Aircraft Wreck · 12–13 m
Recorded location
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Use the actual places attached to the local records to narrow your research. These are recorded nearby towns and areas, not verified departure points or accommodation recommendations.
19 site records refer to this town or area.
Look for operators around Huskisson →7 site records refer to this town or area.
Look for operators around Huskisson / Jervis Bay Village →5 site records refer to this town or area.
Look for operators around Jervis Bay Village / Huskisson →4 site records refer to this town or area.
Look for operators around Currarong / Huskisson →4 site records refer to this town or area.
Look for operators around Jervis Bay Village →2 site records refer to this town or area.
Look for operators around Hyams Beach →| Local example | Recorded nearby place | Recorded access | Follow the evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairey Firefly VX381 | Callala Bay / Huskisson | Boat | Recorded source ↗ |
| Cathedral Cave | Huskisson / Currarong | Boat | Recorded source ↗ |
| Scallop Beds | Jervis Bay Village / Huskisson | Boat | Recorded source ↗ |
| Bombora Reef | Huskisson | Boat | Recorded source ↗ |
Choose the named outing that interests you first. Compare its recorded place and access with your accommodation plans, then obtain the actual meeting address and schedule from the provider. The site links show the underlying depth, location confidence and source notes. Similar town names or map positions do not establish that two outings can be combined in a day.
A closer look at Jervis Bay
Our Jervis Bay directory currently includes 47 published site records. The largest recorded category is reef (17 records). Use the mix below to decide what you would like to read about first.

A visual guide to recorded site types. Counts show coverage, not popularity or current availability.
Source: published YouDive directory records for Jervis Bay. Bars use the same scale within this graphic; the longest is the largest category, not 100% of the destination.
Start with Fairey Firefly VX381, Cathedral Cave, Scallop Beds. These are examples from different recorded categories, not a recommended route or a list of the best sites. Open each record for its sources, map and review notes.
| Site | Recorded type | Access | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairey Firefly VX381 | Aircraft Wreck | Boat | 12–13 m |
| Cathedral Cave | Cave/Cavern | Boat | 12–23 m |
| Scallop Beds | Muck/Sand | Boat | 8–12 m |
| Bombora Reef | Pinnacle/Bommie | Boat | 4–24 m |
A dot shows a recorded maximum. A line joins the recorded minimum and maximum when both are available. These are site descriptions, not target depths or certification limits.
The table above contains the same depth values. Depth alone cannot establish suitability, and records may require correction. Source: the linked site records.
Start with one local base and explore from there. A region can contain several different shore and boat options, so the useful comparison is the whole outing: access, support, equipment collection and the time you have.
For a shore outing, ask about the meeting place, equipment collection, facilities and the actual entry arrangements. For a boat booking, include boarding, return times and what you bring aboard. Neither access label tells you that a site is suitable for you. Share your recent experience and ask about the route the provider proposes for that particular day.
You might be drawn to a wreck record, a rocky reef or a marine-life photograph. Use that interest to start a conversation about the environment and support involved. A wildlife highlight is a reason to look more closely, not a sighting promise. Likewise, seeing a cave or wreck feature in a description does not establish that entering it is part of an appropriate outing.
Work out where you collect and return hire equipment, where the group meets and how much of the day the activity occupies. Plan meals, accommodation and any non-diving company around those details. If the preferred outing changes, ask which alternatives would still suit the group. A short list with clear arrangements is easier to use than a long list of famous sites.
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From “that looks lovely” to a plan
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Huskisson
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Huskisson
A Huskisson operation with two dive boats and on-site accommodation, diving the walls, sponge gardens and seal sites of Jervis Bay Marine Park.
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Belconnen
A Canberra operation that functions as both a training school and a life-support service facility, with cylinder testing and a full range of gas fills.
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THE LOCAL PLANNING BRIEF
Compare where the operator meets guests, where you will stay and how equipment is collected. A bay location in the directory is not a promise that it will be used on your departure. Ask which alternatives the provider might select and how the choice is communicated. For a group with non-divers, establish whether activities share a boat or need separate bookings, and what the full departure-to-return schedule looks like.
One useful question: What is the proposed meeting point and how will we be told if the itinerary changes?
There are 47 published site records in Jervis Bay. The recorded categories include reef (17), shore/rock platform (12), cave/cavern (7), wall (6). These categories reflect the database; they are not a ranking, a conditions report or an assessment of your suitability.
Use the Jervis 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 →Save the answers with the contact name and date. Separate confirmed arrangements from items still waiting for a reply.
Record your trip questions →Begin with the individual site and its source notes, then discuss the proposed trip with a local provider. The 47 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.
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.
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.
Search within Jervis Bay, or narrow the list to a recorded dive type. Open a site for its map, sources and access notes.
47 matching site records. Listings do not confirm current access or availability.
Shore/Rock PlatformJervis Bay
Picturesque, sheltered horseshoe bay with clear water and an easy beach entry – great for snorkelling and night dives.
Shore/Rock PlatformJervis Bay
Parallel reef ledges at 8–10 m with wobbegongs, a short swim from the famous white sand of Hyams Beach.
ReefJervis Bay
Reliable, shallow, sheltered inner-bay reef for northerly weather.
ReefJervis Bay
An extensive low reef in the bay entrance that stays diveable in big southerly seas.
Shore/Rock PlatformJervis Bay
Easy, shallow reef and seagrass dive with sea dragons and cuttlefish, five minutes from Huskisson – good at night.
Muck/SandJervis Bay
Totally protected sand flats with prolific macro life – one of Jervis Bay's best night dives.
Shore/Rock PlatformJervis Bay
Booderee's top snorkelling spot – clear water and sea dragons among quirky rock mounds.
Cave/CavernJervis Bay
A 60 m slot into the cliff at 16–18 m with good natural light, soft corals and crustaceans.
Cave/CavernJervis Bay
Huge dog-leg sea cave with an ocean entrance and a sheltered exit into a small bay.
WallJervis Bay
Zig-zag wall from 19 m to 34 m with overhangs and swim-throughs, a sponge-covered boulder at 40 m and 30 m visibility.
ReefJervis Bay
A playground of giant boulders with endless crevices on the ocean side of Bowen Island.
Cave/CavernJervis Bay
Blue devilfish cave and a large swim-through cavern, sheltered from summer north-easterlies.
WallJervis Bay
Pristine vertical wall at 30–39 m with pineapplefish, blue devils and anemone-draped sea whips.
ReefJervis Bay
Naval-history site below old torpedo-testing structures with famously fearless fish.
ReefJervis Bay
A wall-and-slope profile for every level, with a chance of sunfish at cleaning stations.
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Shore/Rock PlatformJervis Bay
Shallow, sheltered seagrass bay for beginners with nudibranchs and rays; launch point for the Firefly wreck.
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Shore/Rock PlatformJervis Bay
A quiet walk-in beach with rocky ends – a lesser-known snorkel on the White Sands Walk.
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Shore/Rock PlatformJervis Bay
Gentle, beginner-friendly snorkelling around rocky outcrops on the White Sands Walk.
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Shore/Rock PlatformJervis Bay
Striking eroded sandstone 'hole in the wall' with clear shallow snorkelling and rock pools.
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Shore/Rock PlatformJervis Bay
Quiet kelp-garden snorkel with friendly blue groper and resting Port Jackson sharks.
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WreckJervis Bay
A modern trawler wreck at 60 m off Point Perpendicular with instruments still visible inside.
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Shore/Rock PlatformJervis Bay
Calm, clear shallow snorkel right on the edge of Huskisson town.
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ReefJervis Bay
Sandy 'streets' between house-sized boulders, and winter giant cuttlefish that follow divers.
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