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Mares, Janez Kranjc

Hendersons Rock (★4.1)

Cherubs Cave is named after a cave system located under a large circular shaped bommie on the north-west side of the main bommie. The cave has four entrances that are difficult to find as they are covered with kelp. Once in the cave, light penetrates through the other entrances, aiding navigation.
Aqualung

Flat Rock - Turtle Cave (★4.2)

Located on the northern side of flat rock, this site is suitable for all levels of divers with a small cave sitting at 10m and the reef dropping to a max depth of 30m. Turtle cave is a great site for drift diving around the edges of Flat Rock and seeing large pelagic life that frequents the coastline.
MANTA LODGE AND SCUBA CENTRE, 4183 POINT LOOKOUT

Flat Rock - Shark Alley (★4.2)

A deeper site for advanced divers, Shark Alley is a seasonal aggregation zone for endangered Grey Nurse (sand tiger) sharks. Being further out to sea, it is also a great place to see whales and other large pelagic marine life. Max depth is 28m with the reef rising to 12m on either side of the alley.
Mares

Flat Rock - Nursery (★4.3)

Flat rock is located approximately 2.5 nautical miles north of point lookout. The Nursery is an amazing dive site located on the southwestern corner of the reef at Flat Rock.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Chicken Reef (★4.5)

Another shallow reef dive, however even with its similar topography to other sites, it delivers a vastly different set of species. Ever-present is large numbers of fusiliers and other colourful fish inhabiting the coral. It is known for its strong currents.
Soul Scuba Divers, - Raja Ampat

Blue Magic (★4.6)

Challenging dive site, This is the one site where anything can happen….and it usually does! Be ready for an amazing dive here! one of the most popular dive site in Raja Ampat
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Shag Rock - Horseshoe (★3.5)

Shag Rock is an exposed rocky reef only a short 6 to 8 minute boat ride from the beach our Dive boats are launched from. Because of this it is the most protected dive site and offers great diving when conditions elsewhere take a turn for the worse.
MANTA LODGE AND SCUBA CENTRE, 4183 POINT LOOKOUT

Shag Rock - Swim Through (★4.0)

Shag Rock is an exposed rocky reef only a short 6 to 8 minute boat ride from the beach our Dive boats are launched from. Because of this it is the most protected dive site and offers great diving when conditions elsewhere take a turn for the worse.
BYRON BAY DIVE CENTRE, 2481 BYRON BAY

Julian Rocks - Nursery (★4.3)

The perfect site for new divers, old divers, and snorkelers alike, with a protected shallow haven of 5-12m, this area is a very popular dive site.
SOUTHCOAST DIVING SUPPLIES, 6330 ALBANY

HMAS Perth II (★4.2)

The HMAS Perth II is a wreck 133 meters long sitting at a depth of 5-36m. This is a great dive for Open Water and higher level of divers. The average visibility is 10-15m. This is a boat dive only that is a 20min boat ride from the marina. There is a fixed mooring.
Anita H. (#2439381)

Exmouth Navy Pier (★4.6)

The Navy Pier is situated just 15 minutes outside Exmouth. It only can be accessed by granted company’s from the Australian Military as this is a base. ID must be shown before hand and fee payed to enter.
Scubapro

The Caves (★3.4)

It’s virtually impossible to get lost at this great dive site, given the ledge that runs in an East – West direction. We recommend you check out the mini cave that usually has large pelagics,
DIVING FRONTIERS, 6021 BALCATTA

Nurses Quarters (★4.3)

Located 1km west of Rottnest Island, the Nurses Quarters dive site includes the famous “Shark Cave.“ From the reef, the main cave drops to 26m of water and usually hosts a group of grey nurse sharks. Only trained divers with the appropriate certification should enter the cave.
BALI FUN DIVING, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

Manta Bay (★4.4)

This dive sites is close to the cliff which has strong water movement (surge). It is a gathering place for manta rays to filter the food collected due to the pressure of the waves from the open ocean.
Aqualung

Shag Rock - Coral Gardens (★4.0)

Shag Rock is an exposed rocky reef only a short 6 to 8 minute boat ride from the beach our Dive boats are launched from. Because of this it is the most protected dive site and offers great diving when conditions elsewhere take a turn for the worse.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Melissa’s Garden (★4.8)

One of the more stunning dives sites in raja ampat. The color of the coral garden will blow your mind. Near piaynemo island you will enjoy the marvelous view point.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Wonderland (★3.7)

Wonderland boasts a beautiful display of healthy, hard and soft corals. The anchor sits in approx 10m of water, which makes it a perfect site for new divers or those who have not dived for a while. There are lots of nooks and crannies to explore, as well as a mini cave, unfortunately you cannot fit inside it.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Heart Pontoon - Hardy Reef (★4.2)

Scuba divers will love the pristine Reef walls that drop down 30 metres. This location makes a great drift dive. vers of colourful marine life will be delighted with butterflyfish, clown triggerfish and angelfish.There are nice mackerel, trevally and Reef sharks along the Reef wall
Mares

Francisco Reef (★4.2)

This site is named after a house guest at Biodiversity Resort who explored this area. Descending onto a shallow rock, your dive starts immediately with the welcoming site of colorful Anthias and Fusiliers.
SSI AUSTRALIA, 4207 YATALA

Bushrangers Bay (★4.1)

Stop at the most Western car park. This will give access to a viewing platform of Bushrangers Bay. There a a timber staircase that leads down to the entry point. It is a rocky beach so footwear is highly recommended. Great spot for snorkelers and day visitors. No take marine protected area.
PT. BAHARI INTAN ABADI, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

Manta Point, Sekar Kuning (★4.6)

Located in the south of Nusa Penida Island and facing the Indian Ocean, Manta Point can often have big waves. This dive site has large rock mounds which are often visited by manta rays for self cleaning, giving this site it’s name.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Nurse Rock (★3.9)

Imagine a mini grand canyon, two large rocks rest side by side, with a split between the two. There are lots of bait fish between the two rocks. At the base of the rock you will find two tight swim throughs (tunnels).
Soul Scuba Divers, - Raja Ampat

Sauwandarek (★4.7)

This is one of the main jetties to visit in the Raja Ampat area. You will spend a long time around the jetty. Once you swim away from the jetty, you will be surrounded by schools of fusiliers and amazing reefs.
Aqualung

Barwon Banks (★4.4)

Located 22 nautical miles offshore, conditions have to be perfect to visit this rocky reef that rises from 40 metres to 22 metres. A dive for experienced divers only, the rocky reef at Barwon Banks is riddled with caves, ledges, bommies and gutters.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Soup Kitchen (★3.6)

Soup Kitchen boasts a beautiful display of healthy, hard and soft corals. The anchor sits in approx 10m of water, which makes it a perfect site for new divers or those who have not dived for a while. There are lots of nooks and crannies to explore, as well as a mini cave, unfortunately you cannot fit inside it.
Aqualung

Shag Rock - Sanctuary Cove (★4.1)

A great site for divers of all levels, Sanctuary Cove is generally the most sheltered site in the area. A great spot for macro photography with lots of unique marine life such as frogfish and peacock mantis shrimp.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Avoca (★3.8)

Avoca is a shore dive. This is a nice dive site when the wind is blowing from the west, as it is a protected area with lots of colors and marine life.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Shag Rock - Sunken Reef (★3.9)

Shag Rock is an exposed rocky reef only a short 6 to 8 minute boat ride from the beach our Dive boats are launched from. Because of this it is the most protected dive site and offers great diving when conditions elsewhere take a turn for the worse.
Mares

Bare Island West (★3.6)

Despite the lower visibility on the western side of Bare Island this is a very popular Dive Site with average depths between 7 - 12mIt’s also one of the few dive sites in Sydney for reliable sightings of the curious Red Indian Fish.,
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Big Plates (★3.7)

Big Plates boasts a beautiful display of healthy, hard and soft corals. The anchor sits in approx 10m of water, which makes it a perfect site for new divers or those who have not dived for a while.
Aqualung

Koh Mat Wai Yai เกาะมัดหวายใหญ่ (★4.3)

The island has a business concession to collect birds nests. Divers cannot get on the island. This island is located in the area of ​​Mu Koh Chumphon National Park.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Nudi Rock Raja Ampat (★4.5)

A huge rock dive site in between Ajoi and Nayak, It’s a nice place for photographers and you don’t have to swim further out, an easy and shallow dive site, only 4 mins away from Juara Jetty.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Ikan Party (My Reef) (★4.6)

“Ikan Party” literally means “Fish Party”, and the name fits perfectly: Massive schooling reef fish covering the reef. Continuous movement → looks like an underwater celebration. High biomass similar in feeling (not location) to Cape Kri / Sardine Reef. This site is chosen when: Currents are moderate!
Aqualung

Soul Scuba Reef (★4.6)

In front of the Soul scuba divers dive shop, you can find epic sloping coral garden with lots of different species to discover. It can be done as a shore entry or with boat. Perfect for day or night dives.
Aqualung

Ot Di Ma (★4.3)

45 minutes boat ride away from Soul scuba divers dive centre, remember look into blue for big sea creatures passing by, reef starts at 5 meter to 40 meter
Soul Scuba Divers, - Raja Ampat

P-47 Plane Wreck (★4.4)

45 minutes boat ride from Soul scuba divers, Airplane wreck lies between 26m-33 metre. Airplane wreck is from WW2 pacific war and its an American P-47D aircraft
BYRON BAY DIVE CENTRE, 2481 BYRON BAY

Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III (★3.5)

A shallow easy dive featuring a wreck (Tassie III), some pillars from an old jetty and a large seaweed garden, this dive is perfect for anyone starting out in their diving adventures while still offering plenty a marine encounters that will keep even the most veteran divers entertained.
Dive Newcastle, 2281 SWANSEA

Flagstaff (★3.8)

Two entry options for the site - through bay or over rocks (easiest on high tide). Sandy bottom site. Shallow dive. Explore the rocks at the bay entrance or go for a swim outside the bay for more rocky structures.
Mares

The Nursery (★4.1)

The Nursery is a shallow dive site, with depths ranging from 5-20m. Juvenile fish are often found in this area. There are many cracks and boulders covered by colourful invertebrates and kelp.
Dive Newcastle, 2281 SWANSEA

Desoto Inlet (★3.9)

Desoto Inlet is a shallow boat dive (6m – 16m) consisting of overhangs and large rocks. It gets its name from an Old Desoto motor vehicle driven off the cliff into the inlet. Desoto Inlet is on the southern side of the south point, about 80m long and 10m wide.
Mares

Norah Head (Cabbage Tree Bay) (★3.7)

Beginner dive site - perfect for open water courses. Boat ramp/shore entry. Wall dive with a sandy bottom. Max 14m (deepest as you head to the point of the wall).
Mares, Janez Kranjc

THE HOLE (★3.9)

Local reef dive site, suitable for beginner divers. Vary depths. Majority of the topography is coral and sand with slight rocky face in areas.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Butterflies (★3.9)

Butterfly is a unique dive site that we get to visit on special occasions. Hill like surroundings and overhanging structures, lots to see on this amazing dive site.
Mactan Scuba Dive Centre, 6015 Lapu Lapu City

Palm Beach (★3.9)

An easy shore entry takes you to 3-8m reefs ending in a vertical wall, descending to 40m+ depths. Ideal for all levels of divers, however care should be taken on outbound tides as the currents can be very strong.
Gabriele C. (#3800432)

Ransiwor (★4.5)

5 minutes away from the closest dive center, coral garden with slope, schools of fishes, good for pygmy seahorse and wobbegong sharks, mild current, easy for beginners
Mares

Manta Ridge (★4.5)

20 min boat ride from Soul scuba divers dive centre, Manta cleaning station, from dec-may you have chance to see reef and oceanic manta rays in this dive site. In 2022 the reef mantas were already here since end of August.
Paloma O. (#3302322)

Lao Lao (★4.5)

20 minutes away from closest dive center, deep dive site, good for advanced divers, medium to strong current, interesting coral formations with schools of fishes, possibility to finish the dive on the Mioskun dive site.
DIVE NEAR ME PTY LTD, 2500 Wollongong

The Gutter (★3.9)

The Gutter is an entry point to one of the best dives at Bass Point. Jumping off the rocks into 4 meters of water and swimming north you hitting a 10 meter rock. From here you can venture out to many spots or just hang out in The Gutter itself.
Aqualung

Sorido Wall (★4.6)

Ten minutes boat ride from Soul scuba divers dive centre, near to Cape kri dive site, amazing wall with lots of activity within sharks and fish schools. Take your torch because on the wall you have some nice overhangs and caves.
LADY MUSGRAVE EXPERIENCE, 4670 Burnett Heads

Manta Bommie (★4.4)

Off the southern end of Lady Musgrave Island this drift dive is a Manta Ray cleaning station, with a bommie sitting at 18-20m at the base with the tip sitting at 14-16m
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