Top Manly Dive Sites

1. The Apartments

This reef dive ranges from 10–24m and offers frequent sightings of grey nurse sharks, schooling fish, cuttlefish, and Port Jackson sharks. Swim-throughs and boulders add structure. Suitable for all scuba divers in calm conditions.

2. Shelly Beach

An easy shore dive to 12m with rich marine life including wobbegongs, Port Jackson sharks, blue gropers, octopus, and even weedy sea dragons. Calm and beginner-friendly, it’s one of Sydney’s most accessible dive spots.

3. Fairy Bower

Named for local fairy penguins, this 7–10m site is home to rays, sharks, blue gropers, and cuttlefish. Occasionally exposed to swell, it's best dived in good conditions. Great for underwater photography and snorkelling.

4. Fairlight

An excellent macro site for photographers, this shallow reef (5–7m) is accessible via beach entry. Expect a mix of reef fish, nudibranchs, and eagle ray sightings. A relaxed dive ideal for beginners and intermediate divers.

5. The Centurion

Wreck Located in Sydney Harbour at 18m, this historic shipwreck is suited for intermediate divers. Wreck structure is encrusted with marine life and home to schooling fish. A unique dive combining history and underwater exploration.