Kingston / Burnt Pine
29 site records refer to this town or area.
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Diving in Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island sits on its own in the Tasman Sea, and its reefs feel like it: subtropical coral and kelp together, arches and swim-throughs in volcanic rock, 20–40 m visibility and endemic fish found nowhere else. Slaughter Bay and Emily Bay inside the lagoon are easy shore dives; the outer sites around Nepean and Phillip islands are boat dives in clear blue water.
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Your bearings, in a minute
Norfolk Island at a glance
Start with the local site mix, explore the map and find people to ask about your trip.
- Explore
- 29 site records
- Recorded settings
- Reef · Pinnacle/Bommie · Shore/Rock Platform
- Map coverage
- 29 locations to explore
- Plan with local help
- Meet the listed operators
Directory counts describe published records, not bookable trips. Location confidence is shown separately in the map list. How we check information →
Sources, authorship and review status
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Independent specialist review: pending. We publish a reviewer’s name, qualifications, date and exact review scope only after the review has actually happened.
Who can contribute and how reviews work →Find your bearings
Explore Norfolk Island on the map
Compare where the recorded sites sit, then open a site to read its access and source notes. Locations are for orientation, not marine navigation or entry instructions.
29 matching records · 29 with a map location · 0 without a usable position.
Anson Bay
Shore/Rock Platform · 1–8 m
Approximate area
Black Bank
Reef · 8–21 m
Approximate area
Cascade Pier
Jetty/Pier · 2–15 m
Approximate area
Cemetery Bay
Reef · Not recorded
Approximate area
Claytons Wreck (Nepean Island)
Reef · 5–16 m
Approximate area
Cooks Arch
Pinnacle/Bommie · 5–21 m
Approximate area
Crystal Pool
Shore/Rock Platform · 1–6 m
Approximate area
Duncombe Bay
Shore/Rock Platform · 2–20 m
Approximate area
Emily Bay
Reef · 1–6 m
Approximate area
Fireplace
Reef · 5–20 m
Approximate area
Fish Bowl (Nepean Island)
Reef · 8–18 m
Approximate area
Hard Belly Stone (Phillip Island)
Reef · Not recorded
Approximate area
The local notebook
Where should you start in Norfolk Island?
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.
Different outings to look into
| Local example | Recorded nearby place | Recorded access | Follow the evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pel-Air Westwind wreck | Kingston / Burnt Pine | Boat (day trip) | Recorded source ↗ |
| The Crack (Nepean Island) | Kingston / Burnt Pine | Boat (day trip) | Recorded source ↗ |
| Cascade Pier | Kingston / Burnt Pine | Shore | Recorded source ↗ |
| Cooks Arch | Kingston / Burnt Pine | Boat (day trip) | Recorded source ↗ |
How to use this shortlist
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 Norfolk Island
Get a feel for the diving
Our Norfolk Island directory currently includes 29 published site records. The largest recorded category is reef (11 records). Use the mix below to decide what you would like to read about first.
Norfolk Island: what’s in the directory?
A visual guide to recorded site types. Counts show coverage, not popularity or current availability.
Source: published YouDive directory records for Norfolk Island. Bars use the same scale within this graphic; the longest is the largest category, not 100% of the destination.
A few local records to compare
Start with Pel-Air Westwind wreck, The Crack (Nepean Island), Cascade Pier. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pel-Air Westwind wreck | Aircraft Wreck | Boat (day trip) | 45–54 m |
| The Crack (Nepean Island) | Drift | Boat (day trip) | 5–18 m |
| Cascade Pier | Jetty/Pier | Shore | 2–15 m |
| Cooks Arch | Pinnacle/Bommie | Boat (day trip) | 5–21 m |
How the recorded depths compare
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.
Give an island diving trip a little more planning room
The external-territory collection groups separate island destinations for browsing. Choose the actual island first, then research its transport, accommodation and diving as one connected itinerary.
Plan for the island you mean
A listing under External Territories does not describe a single travel region. Keep each island’s itinerary separate and confirm the current transport options with the relevant suppliers. Ask the dive provider which arrival dates and local transfers fit the proposed activity. Decide what needs booking together and what is a separate purchase before comparing package prices.
Check support before deciding what to bring
Describe the equipment, training and services you need for the intended outing. Ask what is available locally and what must be arranged in advance. Use the actual airline or transport provider’s baggage information for your route. Do not assume that a service available on one island is also available on another simply because both appear in this directory collection.
Give the itinerary room to change
Write down who to contact if transport or diving changes, and read the relevant booking terms before paying. Consider how an altered arrival affects accommodation, hire reservations and the first planned activity. Keep medical, travel and insurance questions with the appropriate professionals and suppliers. A tidy list of confirmed arrangements is more useful than an ambitious list of unconfirmed dives.
Three conversations worth having before you book
Island choice
Which exact island and arrival route are we planning?
Keep separate destinations as separate itineraries.
Equipment support
What can be reserved locally?
Confirm specific items and services.
Travel changes
What happens to dependent bookings?
Save contacts and written terms.
From “that looks lovely” to a plan
Make Norfolk Island your kind of dive trip
Find your starting point, meet the local options and keep your ideas together. You do not need to have the whole trip worked out yet.
Where are you on your diving journey?
I’m just getting started
Find out how a first course works, compare your options and get comfortable asking questions.
I’m ready to explore more
Connect your next outing with useful reading and a conversation about the right training and support.
I’m thinking about teaching
Explore the professional pathway and prepare better questions for a training centre.
These are learning paths to explore, not prerequisites for every local site. Confirm the actual course, instructor and your readiness with the provider.
People to talk to about Norfolk Island
These profiles are based in the region or have a sourced link to one of its sites. Shown alphabetically, not as a quality ranking. Ask about the specific trip or course you want.
Listed in this region
Bounty Divers
Norfolk Island
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Norfolk Island Diving
Norfolk Island
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Meet this operator →Let’s put the pieces together
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THE LOCAL PLANNING BRIEF
Understand the options around Norfolk Island
What this regional directory records Counts describe published records, not bookable trips or confirmed open sites.
There are 29 published site records in Norfolk Island. The recorded categories include reef (11), pinnacle/bommie (8), shore/rock platform (3), jetty/pier (2). These categories reflect the database; they are not a ranking, a conditions report or an assessment of your suitability.
Use the Norfolk Island 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 External Territories →Ask before booking
- Which territory and jurisdiction does this itinerary visit?
- What park or access permissions apply to the exact location?
- What is the contingency if transport changes?
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 Norfolk Island?
Begin with the individual site and its source notes, then discuss the proposed trip with a local provider. The 29 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 Norfolk Island 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: Parks Australia — Australian Marine Parks ↗. Directory counts come from published YouDive records. Individual site claims remain subject to their source and review notes.
Dive sites in this region
Search within Norfolk Island, or narrow the list to a recorded dive type. Open a site for its map, sources and access notes.
29 matching site records. Listings do not confirm current access or availability.
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Reef
ReefNorfolk Island
Emily Bay
Calm, sheltered lagoon snorkel over coral outcrops with Norfolk's endemic fish, in a World Heritage convict setting.
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ReefNorfolk Island
Fish Bowl (Nepean Island)
Pretty cave-riddled reef with eight Galapagos sharks and close to 40 m visibility on Nigel Marsh's dive.
EXTReef
ReefNorfolk Island
Slaughter Bay
Sheltered sand-and-coral lagoon snorkel beside Kingston, with night snorkelling possible and the Sirius wreck site beyond the…
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Shore/Rock PlatformNorfolk Island
Anson Bay
A spectacular cliff-framed beach with a shallow coral wall – but with dangerous undercurrents.
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ReefNorfolk Island
Black Bank
Colourful boulder reef riddled with caves, arches and swim-throughs.
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Jetty/PierNorfolk Island
Cascade Pier
Easy shore dive over sand, rock outcrops and coral heads with visibility often over 40 m, sheltered in south-easterlies.
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ReefNorfolk Island
Claytons Wreck (Nepean Island)
Rugged, coral-covered reef at the exposed southern tip of Nepean Island – good for photography.
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Pinnacle/BommieNorfolk Island
Cooks Arch
Swim through an arch in a 12 m-high rock that drops to 21 m, with caves and crevices nearby.
EXTShore/Rock Platform
Shore/Rock PlatformNorfolk Island
Crystal Pool
A small, crystal-clear rock pool at Point Ross – one of Norfolk's favourite shallow dives when the swell is down.
EXTShore/Rock Platform
Shore/Rock PlatformNorfolk Island
Duncombe Bay
Quiet cliff-ringed bay with a sandy slope, a coral wall, boulders and swim-through arches.
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ReefNorfolk Island
Fireplace
Distinctive rock formations with coral on the eastern side of Duncombe Bay.
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WreckNorfolk Island
HMS Sirius wreck site
The remains of the First Fleet flagship, lost off Slaughter Bay in 1790 – Australia's most significant colonial shipwreck.
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Pinnacle/BommieNorfolk Island
Johnnystone Rock
Pinnacle from 2 m to 30 m with caverns, swim-throughs and enveloping coral.
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Jetty/PierNorfolk Island
Kingston Pier
Historic convict-built pier – departure point for boat dives and a shallow reef-and-wall shore dive.
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Pinnacle/BommieNorfolk Island
Little Organ
A huge arch and swim-through cave with a drummer school at the entrance and resident boarfish.
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WallNorfolk Island
Longnose Reef
Coral-rich wall to 30 m with a shallow inshore reef for the second half of the dive.
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Aircraft WreckNorfolk Island
Pel-Air Westwind wreck
Largely intact Westwind medevac jet at 48 m from the 2009 night ditching in which all six aboard survived.
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WallNorfolk Island
Policemans Helmet
Easy wall dive with overhangs beneath a helmet-shaped rock.
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Pinnacle/BommieNorfolk Island
Reids Folly (Nepean Island)
Rock pinnacle with a large coral-covered swim-through arch.
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Pinnacle/BommieNorfolk Island
South Rock (Phillip Island)
Current-swept pinnacle to 40 m off Phillip Island, with black coral and abundant fish.
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Pinnacle/BommieNorfolk Island
Steels Point
Three surfacing rock pinnacles with lots of coral – scenic but surge-prone.
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DriftNorfolk Island
The Crack (Nepean Island)
Drift along a bay of gutters and caves over a carpet of hard coral, with goldribbon cod, black cod and green turtles.
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Pinnacle/BommieNorfolk Island
Turtle Arch
Turtle-shaped pinnacle near Cooks Arch covered in coral and marine growth, to 21 m.
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ReefNorfolk Island
Cemetery Bay
Quieter Kingston snorkel beside the convict cemetery; best at mid to high tide on calm days.
Details need confirmation