Explore Canberra
Canberra is the capital city of Australia and occupies part of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Located in the city, three dive centres and clubs offer dive courses from Open Water to Instructor in ACT’s local dive areas. Dive with fur seals at Montague Island in Narooma or venture to Batemans Bay to explore coral bommies, walls and tunnels.
Canberra’s dive clubs offer international trips to dive resorts as well as local dive days in New South Wales that are open for all to join. One centre has the unique experience of a ‘Ride Dive’, where motorcyclists can explore Australia’s scenic routes on a motorbike while encountering hammerheads and grey nurse shark at South West Rocks or the wreck of the Ex-HMAS Adelaide.
Top Canberra Dive Sites
1. Devil’s Cauldron (Jervis Bay)
This amphitheatre-shaped reef offers stunning wall dives ideal for macro photography. Divers can spot nudibranchs, scorpionfish, and leafy sea dragons. Suitable for intermediate scuba divers due to variable currents and depth.
2. Echo Point (Jervis Bay)
A popular site for big marine life, Echo Point is home to a reliable population of grey nurse sharks. Depths range from 18–24m, making it ideal for advanced scuba divers. Expect excellent visibility and dramatic rock formations.
3. The Tunnel (Batemans Bay)
This 15-metre-long tunnel is lined with vibrant soft corals and nudibranchs. Suitable for intermediate divers, a torch is recommended to explore the colorful walls and cave-like formations. A hidden gem for macro enthusiasts.
4. Dragon Rock Shark Gutter (Batemans Bay)
At 14m depth, this easy-to-intermediate site offers encounters with grey nurse sharks (February–May), wobbegongs, cuttlefish, and Port Jackson sharks. Explore scattered bommies and sandy gutters in this calm, marine-rich area.
5. Bawley Point (Batemans Bay)
One of the best shore dives in the region, this site is perfect for all levels. Expect abundant reef fish, seahorses, and great conditions for night dives. Easy access and shallow depth make it ideal for freedivers and training dives.
