New South Wales
Diving in Shoalhaven Coast
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.
THE LOCAL PLANNING BRIEF
Understand the options around Shoalhaven Coast
What this regional directory records Counts describe published records, not bookable trips or confirmed open sites.
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 →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 Shoalhaven Coast?
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.
When should I visit Shoalhaven Coast 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
SeamountShoalhaven Coast
Sir John Young Banks
Remote offshore banks with walls to 50 m, pristine colourful sessile life and pelagic sharks including hammerheads.
WreckShoalhaven Coast
TSS Merimbula
Two triple-expansion engines, twin boilers, shafts, winch and anchor of a 1928 coastal passenger steamer in 4–14 m.
WreckShoalhaven Coast
Hive Wreck Site
Site of an 1835 convict-ship wreck from which 250 convicts survived; heritage-listed buried remains.
Artificial ReefShoalhaven Coast
Shoalhaven Offshore Artificial Reef
Five clusters of concrete reef modules at 33 m attracting kingfish, snapper and mulloway.
Shore/Rock PlatformShoalhaven Coast
Abrahams Bosom Reserve
Quiet, sheltered snorkelling coves along scenic walks, including the route to the SS Merimbula wreck.
Details need confirmationShore/Rock PlatformShoalhaven Coast
Flat Rock (North Bendalong)
A broad flat platform with snorkelling along its seaward edge at North Bendalong.
Details need confirmationShore/Rock PlatformShoalhaven Coast
Lobster Bay
Protected, usually clear shallow bay near Currarong – an easy snorkel or training dive.
Details need confirmationWreckShoalhaven Coast
SS Corangamite
The last traces – ballast blocks and scattered remains – of a large 1886 passenger steamer wrecked in fog.
Details need confirmationWreckShoalhaven Coast
SS Plutus
Beach-accessible remains of an 1882 iron collier, a shallow historic snorkel.
Details need confirmationWreckShoalhaven Coast
Walter Hood
Shallow remains of a famous 1870 clipper wreck in which 12 lives were lost.
Details need confirmation