Marion Bay
16 site records refer to this town or area.
Look for operators around Marion Bay →South Australia
Diving in Yorke Peninsula
The Yorke Peninsula is jetty country. Edithburgh, Port Hughes, Wool Bay, Stenhouse Bay and Port Victoria have some of the richest macro diving in Australia under their pylons: blue devils, pyjama squid, seahorses, tasselled anglerfish, leafy seadragons and carpets of sponges in 5–12 m. Marion Bay and Innes National Park at the southern tip add wrecks, sea lions and clearer open-coast water.
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Your bearings, in a minute
Yorke Peninsula at a glance
Start with the local site mix, explore the map and find people to ask about your trip.
- Explore
- 58 site records
- Recorded settings
- Jetty/Pier · Wreck · Reef
- Map coverage
- 58 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 Yorke Peninsula 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.
58 matching records · 58 with a map location · 0 without a usable position.
Aagot Wreck
Wreck · 1–4 m
Recorded location
Althorpe Island
Island · 5–40 m
Approximate area
Ardrossan Barge
Artificial Reef · 14–20 m
Approximate area
Ardrossan BHP Jetty
Jetty/Pier · 8–15 m
Approximate area
Ardrossan Town Jetty
Jetty/Pier · 1–6 m
Approximate area
Black Point (Yorke Peninsula)
Shore/Rock Platform · 1–4 m
Approximate area
Cape Spencer
Wall · 3–12 m
Approximate area
CD's Bommie
Pinnacle/Bommie · 12–35 m
Approximate area
Chinamans Hat Island
Island · 3–15 m
Approximate area
Coobowie Jetty
Jetty/Pier · 1–4 m
Approximate area
Corny Point
Shore/Rock Platform · 3–12 m
Approximate area
Edithburgh Jetty
Jetty/Pier · 2–9 m
Recorded location
The local notebook
Where should you start in Yorke Peninsula?
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.
Port Victoria
9 site records refer to this town or area.
Look for operators around Port Victoria →Edithburgh
6 site records refer to this town or area.
Look for operators around Edithburgh →Stenhouse Bay / Marion Bay
5 site records refer to this town or area.
Look for operators around Stenhouse Bay / Marion Bay →Ardrossan
4 site records refer to this town or area.
Look for operators around Ardrossan →Stansbury
3 site records refer to this town or area.
Look for operators around Stansbury →Different outings to look into
| Local example | Recorded nearby place | Recorded access | Follow the evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardrossan Barge | Ardrossan | Boat (day trip) | Recorded source ↗ |
| Hole in the Wall (Innes) | Marion Bay | Boat | Recorded source ↗ |
| Althorpe Island | Marion Bay | Boat (day trip) | Recorded source ↗ |
| Ardrossan BHP Jetty | Ardrossan | Boat | 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 Yorke Peninsula
Get a feel for the diving
Our Yorke Peninsula directory currently includes 58 published site records. The largest recorded category is jetty/pier (18 records). Use the mix below to decide what you would like to read about first.
Yorke Peninsula: 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 Yorke Peninsula. 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 Ardrossan Barge, Hole in the Wall (Innes), Althorpe Island. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardrossan Barge | Artificial Reef | Boat (day trip) | 14–20 m |
| Hole in the Wall (Innes) Details need confirmation | Cave/Cavern | Boat | 8–15 m |
| Althorpe Island | Island | Boat (day trip) | 5–40 m |
| Ardrossan BHP Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Boat | 8–15 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.
Build a South Australian trip around your interests
A jetty, a boat outing, a seasonal wildlife visit and an inland training objective are different starting points. Name the experience first, then use the records to explore its practical setting.
Separate the attractions
Do not assume that two experiences grouped within a state are easy to combine in one day. Write down the town, meeting point and time commitment for each. For a mixed group, ask which activities actually accommodate divers and non-divers together. A famous animal or landmark may bring you to a region, but the booking still needs to describe what each person will do.
Check the environment behind the name
A site category is a starting point for learning more. In particular, an inland or cave-related record does not make an outing an ordinary open-water dive. Discuss access permissions, the intended environment and appropriate qualifications with a relevant provider. Choose training to suit the activity rather than trying to make a planned holiday fit whatever qualification you already hold.
Give seasonal plans a second reason to travel
If one wildlife event is the main attraction, research its current visitor information and the exact activity being offered. Keep another worthwhile part of the visit in your plans. Arrange equipment and support before treating dates as final, and ask what happens if the intended outing changes. A recent observation and a broad seasonal pattern answer different questions.
Three conversations worth having before you book
Jetty or coastal visit
What access and equipment arrangements apply now?
Keep the site record and local reply together.
Wildlife-focused trip
What is the actual activity and current visitor advice?
Do not treat a season as a sighting guarantee.
Inland objective
Which permissions and training apply to this environment?
Check with a relevant specialist provider.
From “that looks lovely” to a plan
Make Yorke Peninsula 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 Yorke Peninsula
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.
Source-linked to a site in this region
Adelaide Scuba
Glenelg North
An Adelaide business providing training, equipment and local diving support, located near Glenelg.
Meet this operator →Source-linked to a site in this region
Diving Adelaide
Marleston
An Adelaide training and guided diving operation serving local sites and organised trips.
Meet this operator →Source-linked to a site in this region
The Dive Shack
Glenelg
An Adelaide business combining retail, servicing and training for South Australian divers.
Meet this operator →Let’s put the pieces together
Start with the place and your questions. Add dates and prices once you have spoken with the people running the trip.
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THE LOCAL PLANNING BRIEF
Understand the options around Yorke Peninsula
What this regional directory records Counts describe published records, not bookable trips or confirmed open sites.
There are 58 published site records in Yorke Peninsula. The recorded categories include jetty/pier (18), wreck (18), reef (8), island (4). These categories reflect the database; they are not a ranking, a conditions report or an assessment of your suitability.
Use the Yorke Peninsula 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 South Australia →Ask before booking
- Is the proposed activity open water or an overhead environment?
- Who manages access and where can we check current rules?
- Which equipment and transport arrangements must be booked ahead?
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 Yorke Peninsula?
Begin with the individual site and its source notes, then discuss the proposed trip with a local provider. The 58 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 Yorke Peninsula 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: South Australian Tourism Commission — regional trip information ↗. 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 Yorke Peninsula, or narrow the list to a recorded dive type. Open a site for its map, sources and access notes.
58 matching site records. Listings do not confirm current access or availability.
SA
Jetty/Pier
Jetty/PierYorke Peninsula
Edithburgh Jetty
Arguably Australia's best jetty dive: 150-year-old piles smothered in sponge and ascidian growth hosting anglerfish, pyjama…
SAWreck
WreckYorke Peninsula
Ethel Wreck
South Australia's most photographed wreck: the iron ribs of an 1876 barque rising from the sand of a wild Innes surf beach, best…
SAWreck
WreckYorke Peninsula
Hougomont Wreck
A dismasted 1897 four-masted barque of the Erikson grain fleet, scuttled as a breakwater with bow and stern still upright in 9 m…
SAWreck
WreckYorke Peninsula
Moorara Wreck
The most complete Murray River barge wreck in South Australia – wooden hull, two engines and deckhouse in 3-4 m, full of fish.
SAJetty/Pier
Jetty/PierYorke Peninsula
Point Turton Jetty
The lower Yorke Peninsula's go-to sheltered dive and a first-class night dive, with pyjama squid, slipper lobsters and…
SAJetty/Pier
Jetty/PierYorke Peninsula
Port Hughes Jetty
A 417 m 1911 jetty with prolific cowfish, anglerfish, seahorses and weedy seadragons – one of SA's best macro and night dives,…
SAJetty/Pier
Jetty/PierYorke Peninsula
Port Victoria Jetty
A short, pretty jetty dive in a historic windjammer port, best on easterly days, and the base for the Wardang Island wreck trail.
SAWreck
WreckYorke Peninsula
Songvaar Wreck
The Wardang trail's largest wreck: an 1884 iron ship sunk on her own anchor in 1912, with the anchor still piercing the hull and…
SAWreck
WreckYorke Peninsula
SS Australian Wreck
A flattened but extensive 1879 Dundee-built steam coaster with a detached boiler and prolific fish, lying next to the MacIntyre.
SAWreck
WreckYorke Peninsula
SS Clan Ranald Wreck
The only turret ship lost in Australian waters, lying upside down in 18-21 m inside an aquatic reserve – a haunting and fish-rich…
SAWreck
WreckYorke Peninsula
SS Ferret Wreck
The boiler of a once-stolen 'pirate' steamer lying beside the Ethel on a wild Innes beach.
SAWreck
WreckYorke Peninsula
SS Investigator Wreck
Anchor and propeller of an 1882 steamer lying in just 3-4 m – ideal for snorkellers and new divers on the Wardang trail.
SAWreck
WreckYorke Peninsula
SS MacIntyre Wreck
A converted river barge turned coastal steamer, lost in 1927 a short swim from the SS Australian – an easy two-wreck dive.
SAWreck
WreckYorke Peninsula
SS Willyama Wreck
A 2,705-ton steel collier broken across the reef off Rhino Head, with sternpost and steering quadrant at the surface and boilers,…
SAJetty/Pier
Jetty/PierYorke Peninsula
Stenhouse Bay Jetty
Clear-water jetty with basket stars and gorgonians rarely seen elsewhere on the peninsula, an upturned Ford Telstar and the…
SAWreck
WreckYorke Peninsula
Zanoni Wreck
One of Australia's best-preserved 19th-century composite sailing ships, lying intact on her side in 18 m with masts, rudder and…
SAWreck
WreckYorke Peninsula
Aagot Wreck
Scattered iron barque remains among the rocks of Wardang Island's wild western shore – an atmospheric snorkel on flat days.
SAIsland
IslandYorke Peninsula
Althorpe Island
Remote island with 50+ sites, 20 m walls, seal colonies, big blue groper and historic wrecks at the mouth of Spencer Gulf.
SAArtificial Reef
Artificial ReefYorke Peninsula
Ardrossan Barge
A 1911 Sydney-built hopper barge scuttled in 1984 as a fish haven beside the protected Zanoni – no permit required and plenty of…
SAJetty/Pier
Jetty/PierYorke Peninsula
Ardrossan BHP Jetty
Deep industrial jetty head where huge schools of fish gather – boat access only and only when no ship is in port.
SAJetty/Pier
Jetty/PierYorke Peninsula
Ardrossan Town Jetty
The quickest Yorke Peninsula jetty dive from Adelaide – shallow, easy and full of crabs, pike and rays under the piles.
SAIsland
IslandYorke Peninsula
Chinamans Hat Island
A small island ringed by reef riddled with swim-throughs, chimneys and caves, a short boat ride from Marion Bay.
SAIsland
IslandYorke Peninsula
Haystack Island
Towering, bird-covered island with seal-visited ledges and big blue groper – usually dived with the famous Haystack Reef wall…
SAWall
WallYorke Peninsula
Haystack Reef
A kilometre-long wall from 22 m to 10 m, riddled with caves and swim-throughs and carpeted in red, yellow and orange sponges –…