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The average person may recognize Bare Island from Mission Impossible II, but local divers know it’s one of the best shore dives in greater Sydney. The eastern side of the island is fairly shallow and is better for new divers but it's very popular dive site in Sydney, Bare Island is a great dive site due to its flexibility – if one side of the island is a bit rough, the other side should have good conditions to dive. With a several options to get in and out of the water, the best spot will depen…
The average person may recognize Bare Island from Mission Impossible II, but local divers know it’s one of the best shore dives in greater Sydney. The eastern side of the island is fairly shallow and is better for new divers but it's very popular dive site in Sydney, Bare Island is a great dive site due to its flexibility – if one side of the island is a bit rough, the other side should have good conditions to dive. With a several options to get in and out of the water, the best spot will depend on the weather conditions. As the entry/exit can be trick if the seas are up, this dive require a good fitness level.
You can expect to see Luderick, Snapper, Old wives, Red scorpion fish, Wobbegongs, Port Jacksons and the odd passing Kingfish. Keep a good eye open for Red Indian fish hidden under overhang rocks and Weedy sea dragons near the kelp patches, as well as Flathead and Stingrays on the sand.
Common SightingsWeedy sea dragon, Sting ray, Eastern Blue Devil Fish, Sponges, Port Jackson Sharks, Wobbegong Sharks, Yellowtail, Old Wives, Red Indian fish
Water Type
Salt
Maximum Depth
59 feet / 18 meters
Entry
ShoreShore/Beach
Common SightingsSharks, Whales, Dolphins, Turtles
Water Type
Salt
Maximum Depth
59 feet / 18 meters
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