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Mewstone (Eden)
Eden & Green Cape, New South Wales · near Eden
| Depth | Depth not published |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | Open Water |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Access | Boat |
| Entry | Giant stride from boat |
| Current | Mild |
| Visibility | 10–20 m m |
| Water | summer 17–20 °C °C, winter 12–14 °C °C |
| Suit | 7 mm wetsuit with hood and gloves, or drysuit, for most of the year; 5 mm only in late summer |
| Best season | Year round in suitable conditions |
| Bottom time | 45 min |
| Position | not published |
| Permit | None required – Twofold Bay has no marine park; Beowa (formerly Ben Boyd) National Park shoreline |
| Nearest chamber | Prince of Wales Hospital Hyperbaric Unit (Randwick, Sydney) |
| Emergency | 000 · DAN Asia-Pacific diving emergency 1800 088 200 |
Mewstone (Eden)
Also known as Mewstone Rock, The Mewstone
Rock with colourful sponge gardens and better fish on its eastern side.
Near Eden · Eden & Green Cape, New South Wales
- Depth
- Depth not published
- Minimum level
- Open Water
- Access
- Boat
- Boat ride
- ~15 min
- Water
- 17–20 °C
- Visibility
- 10–20 m
Mewstone (Eden)Depth not published · Open Water
Dive factsDepths, conditions, location & safety
Season
In season nowBest months: year-round.
Dive facts
- Depth
- Depth not published
- Certification
- Open Water
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Access
- Boat
- Dive centre needed
- Yes – boat access only
- Shore / independent
- No
- Boat ride
- ~15 min
- Current
- Mild
- Visibility
- 10–20 m
- Water temp (summer)
- 17–20 °C
- Water temp (winter)
- 12–14 °C
- Water
- Temperate
- Bottom time
- 45 min
- Dive traffic
- Rarely dived (private boat/club only)
- Night dive
- No
- Snorkel friendly
- No
Exposure suit
7 mm wetsuit with hood and gloves, or drysuit, for most of the year; 5 mm only in late summer
Location
Twofold Bay · Eden – Twofold Bay & Green Cape
No published coordinates. The map above shows the general area, estimated from other documented sites near Eden.
Primary source: marinelife.org.auMarine park & permits
None required – Twofold Bay has no marine park; Beowa (formerly Ben Boyd) National Park shoreline
Nearest recompression chamber
Prince of Wales Hospital Hyperbaric Unit (Randwick, Sydney)
Diving emergency: call 000, then DAN AP 1800 088 200.
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At a glance
Mewstone (Eden) is a pinnacle / bommie boat dive in Eden & Green Cape, NSW, suited to Open Water divers, about 15 minutes by boat.
Rated intermediate because of boat traffic overhead, cold water.
Why dive here
- Rock with colourful sponge gardens and better fish on its eastern side.
- Rarely dived: expect to have the site to yourself, and plan your own logistics.
- Visibility often reaches 10–20 m.
Conditions to avoid
- Strong southerly or south-east swell and wind
- Outgoing tide or run-off after rain (poor visibility)
About Mewstone (Eden)
The Mewstone is listed by the Marine Life Network among the Eden dive sites as an extension of the same reef as Warang Point, with its eastern side offering colourful sponge gardens and better fish life.
'Mewstone' is a common name for isolated rocks around Australia and Britain, usually because gulls ('mews') roost on them. The Eden Mewstone appears to be a rock rising from a reef that continues from Warang Point, which the Marine Life Network describes as a large flat reef marked by boulders and crevices, 10–25 m, with sponges near the deeper overhangs. The eastern side of the Mewstone, facing the open sea, gets more water movement, which explains the richer sponge growth and fish. Expect sponges, sea squirts and gorgonians, schools of yellowtail and sweep, blue groper, red morwong, leatherjackets and bullseyes, with wobbegongs and Port Jackson sharks in the crevices and seals passing through.
The site suits Open Water divers with a guide, or more experienced divers on private boats. It is best dived with local knowledge, and the operators in Eden and Merimbula can confirm its location and current condition. Twofold Bay has no marine park, but Beowa National Park protects much of the surrounding shoreline. Divers who visit are encouraged to record its position and depths.
Getting there & entry
Rock and reef described as an extension of the Warang Point reef in the Eden area; the eastern side has colourful sponge gardens and better fish life.
Boat access only. Local boats launch at the four-lane Quarantine Bay ramp 3 km south of Eden (toilets, cleaning tables, trailer parking) or from Snug Cove in the town harbour and run south across Twofold Bay. The Marine Life Network describes the Mewstone as an extension of the same reef as Warang Point.
Ask local operators for the position.
Entry: Giant stride from boat
Facilities: Quarantine Bay ramp and Snug Cove, Eden.
Weather, swell & tides
Rocks and reefs at the edges of Twofold Bay are exposed to easterly swell entering the bay; the bay gives shelter from southerly swell on its southern shore. Dive in calm conditions with swell under about 1.5 m. Visibility in the bay is often good but falls after heavy rain and big seas.
Best season: Year round in suitable conditions
How the dive is usually run
Anchor near the rock and dive the eastern side, where the sponge gardens and fish are best, following the reef down to the sand edge and returning shallower. Set a turn pressure, stay with the reef for navigation and ascend on the anchor line.
Marine life
- Sponges
- sea squirts
- gorgonians
- yellowtail
- sweep
- blue groper →
- red morwong
- leatherjackets
- bullseyes
- wobbegongs →
- Port Jackson sharks →
- fur seals →
Linked species have their own page listing every site where they are recorded. All marine life →
Training required
Courses that help here
- Drysuit Diver – Cold water; locals dive dry for much of the year.
- Underwater Navigation – Navigation is part of the dive plan.
Depth tiers: 0–10 m easy · to 18 m Open Water · 18–30 m Advanced (25 m+ is a deep dive) · 30–40 m Deep specialty · 40 m+ technical. All courses
Hazards & warnings
Position unconfirmed; exposed to easterly swell; boat traffic in Twofold Bay.
Dive centres that go here
Listed by the Marine Life Network; no current operator publishes it. Merimbula Divers Lodge or Dive Eden may run it on request.
Operators recorded for Mewstone (Eden)
Dive Eden
ProfiledEden · Merimbula · NSW
An Eden operator running boat, wreck, wharf and cave dives around Twofold Bay, with Try Scuba to Advanced courses and studio accommodation near Cocora Beach.
diveeden.com.au · 0410 026 990
Merimbula Divers Lodge
Reported closedMerimbula · Merimbula · NSW
An SSI dive centre with its own accommodation, classroom, shop, air and Nitrox and a purpose-built boat, running small classes on the far south coast.
Other dive centres in Eden & Green Cape
Sapphire Coast Scuba
ProfiledEden · Merimbula · NSW
An Eden-based operation offering PADI Open Water training, guided dives for certified divers, equipment hire and air fills.
sapphirecoastscuba.com · 0488 519 316
Wilderness Sea n' Ski
ListedLiverpool · Sydney South & Botany Bay · NSW
A far south coast business providing equipment and dive services. Range and training availability require verification.
wilderness.net.au · (02) 9822 4112
General area
No position has been published for Mewstone (Eden). The circle shows where it is likely to be, worked out from other documented sites near Eden. Ask a local operator for the exact site.
Dashed circle: general area (about 16 km), from other documented sites near Eden. 6 pinned sites. Pins marked approximate on their pages show the general area only; not for navigation.
Mewstone (Eden): frequently asked questions
What certification do I need to dive Mewstone (Eden)?
Open Water is the recommended minimum. Rated intermediate because of boat traffic overhead, cold water.
Can I shore dive Mewstone (Eden)?
No, it is reached by boat (about 15 minutes). A dive centre is required: boat access only.
When is the best time to dive Mewstone (Eden)?
Year round in suitable conditions.
What marine life will I see at Mewstone (Eden)?
Regularly recorded: Sponges, sea squirts, gorgonians, yellowtail, sweep, blue groper, red morwong, leatherjackets, bullseyes, wobbegongs, Port Jackson sharks, fur seals.
What wetsuit do I need at Mewstone (Eden)?
7 mm wetsuit with hood and gloves, or drysuit, for most of the year; 5 mm only in late summer.
How cold is the water at Mewstone (Eden)?
Typically 17–20 °C in summer and 12–14 °C in winter.
What are the main hazards at Mewstone (Eden)?
Position unconfirmed; exposed to easterly swell; boat traffic in Twofold Bay. See the hazards section above for the full list.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Mewstone (Eden)?
Prince of Wales Hospital Hyperbaric Unit (Randwick, Sydney). In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
Diving in Eden & Green Cape
The far south coast around Eden is cold, clear and rarely crowded. Twofold Bay has the SS Empire Gladstone and the Tasman Hauler wrecks in shallow water, the Pinnacles at Merimbula sit just to the north, and Green Cape, at the southern tip of the state, has the Ly-ee-Moon wreck, seals and some of the best visibility in NSW.
Getting there: Six hours from Sydney or Melbourne. Eden has a dive shop with a charter boat; several Twofold Bay sites are shore dives from the Quarantine Bay and Cocora Beach car parks.
All Eden & Green Cape dive sites and a suggested itinerary →
Sources
Data confidence: Low · Being verified: Position and depths unconfirmed; v1 values removed.. Last updated September 2026. Know this site better? How to send a correction
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