探索西南岩石
西南岩位於新南威爾斯州北部海岸中部。這是一個小型漁村，人口僅略超過5000人，但在假日期間會吸引大量遊客。
這裡只有兩家潛水中心。沒有潛水度假村，但兩個中心都提供潛水住宿套餐。他們都提供從入門到高氧等專長課程的潛水課程。這裡不適合船宿潛水。
西南岩最著名的潛點是魚岩洞，它經常被列入澳洲十大潛點之列。洞內有一段很長的游泳通道，還有一個天然光線照射下的圓形劇場，可以看到灰護士鯊的剪影－這次潛水體驗絕對令人難忘。其他亮點包括有機會看到令人驚嘆的微距生物（攝影愛好者肯定會忙個不停），幾種海龜，甚至還有鎚頭鯊。
Top South West Rocks Dive Sites
1. Fish Rock Cave
One of Australia’s top dives, this 125m-long cave features shallow (12m) and deep (24m) entrances. Inside, spot crayfish, wobbegongs, and grey nurse sharks. Advanced scuba only. Highlights include chimneys, a bubble cave, and the light-filled “Aquarium” chamber.
2. Green Island
Ideal for all levels, this 14m-deep site offers vibrant ledges and sponge-covered overhangs. Common sightings include cuttlefish, turtles, bull rays, and blind sharks. Can be dived as a gentle drift and is well-suited for relaxed exploration.
3. The Pinnacle
Located northeast of Fish Rock, this advanced dive site reaches 30–35m. Strong currents are common, but divers are rewarded with grey nurse sharks, steep walls, and sand-bottomed resting spots for large pelagics. Scuba only; guide recommended.
4. Shark Gutters
At 24m depth, this scuba site features cracks in the seabed where grey nurse and wobbegong sharks rest. A great option for intermediate to advanced divers looking for close encounters with big marine life in a more open, sandy environment.
5. Ladies Reef & Gaol Reef
Accessible shore dives ideal for beginners, macro photography, and night diving. These shallow sites are home to nudibranchs, octopus, and other small critters, offering a calm and rewarding experience just off the beach.
西南岩礁最佳潛水月份
由於溫暖的北向洋流，西南岩礁全年都適合潛水。由於小鎮氛圍寧靜，潛水活動在夏季遊客較多時會更加頻繁。
西南岩區氣候溫暖潮濕，夏季溫暖，冬季溫和。夏季（11月至隔年3月）平均氣溫為攝氏27度。相較之下，冬季（5月至10月）較為涼爽，平均日間氣溫為攝氏18.7度。全年降雨量較穩定，秋季為雨季。夏季水溫最高可達攝氏24度，冬季最低可達攝氏18度。建議全年穿著全身潛水衣。