Currarong
4 site records refer to this town or area.
Look for operators around Currarong →New South Wales
Between Jervis Bay and Ulladulla, the Shoalhaven's headlands at Currarong, Culburra and Bendalong have wrecks, caves and reefs that are dived far less than their neighbours. The wreck of the Merimbula at Currarong is a shallow shore dive on a 1928 steamer, and Beecroft Peninsula's outer walls are boat dives for experienced divers.

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Your bearings, in a minute
Start with the local site mix, explore the map and find people to ask about your trip.
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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.
10 matching records · 10 with a map location · 0 without a usable position.
Shore/Rock Platform · Not recorded
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Shore/Rock Platform · Not recorded
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Wreck · 1–2 m
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Shore/Rock Platform · 1–6 m
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Artificial Reef · Up to 33 m
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Seamount · 16–50 m
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Wreck · Not recorded
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Wreck · Not recorded
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Wreck · 2–14 m
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Wreck · 3–5 m
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The local notebook
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.
4 site records refer to this town or area.
Look for operators around Currarong →2 site records refer to this town or area.
Look for operators around Bendalong →2 site records refer to this town or area.
Look for operators around Culburra Beach / Crookhaven Heads →1 site record refers to this town or area.
Look for operators around Wreck Bay / Jervis Bay Village →1 site record refers to this town or area.
Look for operators around Wreck Bay / Sussex Inlet →| Local example | Recorded nearby place | Recorded access | Follow the evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoalhaven Offshore Artificial Reef | Culburra Beach / Crookhaven Heads | Boat | Recorded source ↗ |
| Sir John Young Banks | Culburra Beach / Crookhaven Heads | Boat (day trip) | Recorded source ↗ |
| Abrahams Bosom Reserve | Currarong | Shore | Recorded source ↗ |
| Hive Wreck Site | Wreck Bay / Sussex Inlet | Shore | 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 Shoalhaven Coast
Our Shoalhaven Coast directory currently includes 10 published site records. The largest recorded category is wreck (5 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 Shoalhaven Coast. Bars use the same scale within this graphic; the longest is the largest category, not 100% of the destination.
Start with Shoalhaven Offshore Artificial Reef, Sir John Young Banks, Abrahams Bosom Reserve. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoalhaven Offshore Artificial Reef | Artificial Reef | Boat | Maximum recorded: 33 m |
| Sir John Young Banks | Seamount | Boat (day trip) | 16–50 m |
| Abrahams Bosom Reserve Details need confirmation | Shore/Rock Platform | Shore | Depth not recorded |
| Hive Wreck Site | Wreck | Shore | 1–2 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
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.
Find out how a first course works, compare your options and get comfortable asking questions.
Connect your next outing with useful reading and a conversation about the right training and support.
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Source-linked to a site in this region
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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THE LOCAL PLANNING BRIEF
There are 10 published site records in Shoalhaven Coast. The recorded categories include wreck (5), shore/rock platform (3), artificial reef (1), seamount (1). These categories reflect the database; they are not a ranking, a conditions report or an assessment of your suitability.
Use the Shoalhaven Coast 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 10 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 Shoalhaven Coast, or narrow the list to a recorded dive type. Open a site for its map, sources and access notes.
10 matching site records. Listings do not confirm current access or availability.
SeamountShoalhaven Coast
Remote offshore banks with walls to 50 m, pristine colourful sessile life and pelagic sharks including hammerheads.
WreckShoalhaven Coast
Two triple-expansion engines, twin boilers, shafts, winch and anchor of a 1928 coastal passenger steamer in 4–14 m.
WreckShoalhaven Coast
Site of an 1835 convict-ship wreck from which 250 convicts survived; heritage-listed buried remains.
Artificial ReefShoalhaven Coast
Five clusters of concrete reef modules at 33 m attracting kingfish, snapper and mulloway.
Shore/Rock PlatformShoalhaven Coast
Quiet, sheltered snorkelling coves along scenic walks, including the route to the SS Merimbula wreck.
Details need confirmation
Shore/Rock PlatformShoalhaven Coast
A broad flat platform with snorkelling along its seaward edge at North Bendalong.
Details need confirmation
Shore/Rock PlatformShoalhaven Coast
Protected, usually clear shallow bay near Currarong – an easy snorkel or training dive.
Details need confirmation
WreckShoalhaven Coast
The last traces – ballast blocks and scattered remains – of a large 1886 passenger steamer wrecked in fog.
Details need confirmation
WreckShoalhaven Coast
Beach-accessible remains of an 1882 iron collier, a shallow historic snorkel.
Details need confirmation
WreckShoalhaven Coast
Shallow remains of a famous 1870 clipper wreck in which 12 lives were lost.
Details need confirmation