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Warang Point
Eden & Green Cape, New South Wales · near Eden
| Depth | 10–25 m |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | Advanced 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 |
Warang Point
Also known as Worang Point
Broad boulder-and-crevice reef with sponges under the deeper overhangs.
Near Eden · Eden & Green Cape, New South Wales
- Depth
- 10–25 m
- Minimum level
- Advanced Open Water
- Access
- Boat
- Boat ride
- ~15 min
- Water
- 17–20 °C
- Visibility
- 10–20 m
Warang Point10–25 m · Advanced Open Water
Dive factsDepths, conditions, location & safety
Season
In season nowBest months: year-round.
Dive facts
- Depth
- 10–25 m
- Typical depth
- 16 m
- Certification
- Advanced Open Water
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Depth tier
- Advanced Open Water (18–30 m)
- 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
Warang Point is a reef boat dive in Eden & Green Cape, NSW, 10–25 m, suited to Advanced Open Water divers, about 15 minutes by boat.
Rated intermediate because of depth beyond 18 m, boat traffic overhead, cold water.
Why dive here
- Broad boulder-and-crevice reef with sponges under the deeper overhangs.
- 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 Warang Point
Warang Point is listed by the Marine Life Network as an Eden-area boat dive: a large flat area of reef marked by boulders and crevices at 10–25 m, with sponges near the deeper overhangs. The Mewstone is described as an extension of the same reef, with better sponge gardens and fish on its eastern side. The name is sometimes spelled Worang Point on maps.
Flat reefs of this kind are rock platforms broken by boulders and cracks. The shallower parts have kelp and urchin barrens, with blue groper, sweep, leatherjackets and wrasse, and the crevices shelter eastern blue devilfish, wobbegongs, Port Jackson sharks and rock lobsters. As the reef deepens towards 25 m, the overhangs carry sponges, sea squirts and gorgonians, with bullseyes and nannygai. Seals are often seen around Eden, and in spring humpback whales pass close by.
The site suits Open Water divers who stay on the upper reef and Advanced divers exploring the deeper overhangs. It is one of the less-visited Eden sites and there is no published position, so it is best dived with local knowledge. The only dive-specific source is the Marine Life Network summary, so depths and layout here are indicative. It pairs naturally with the Mewstone on the same reef, and with Lennards Island for divers exploring the northern part of the Eden coast. Eden has a long whaling history, and humpback whales still pass through Twofold Bay each spring on their southward migration, sometimes entering the bay to rest with calves, so surface intervals can be memorable.
Getting there & entry
Large flat reef marked by boulders and crevices in the Eden area, 10–25 m, with sponges around the deeper overhangs; continues to the Mewstone.
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 lists Warang Point after Lennards Island, on the northern side of Eden's diving area; the exact position is not published.
Ask Eden or Merimbula operators for the mark.
Entry: Giant stride from boat
Facilities: Quarantine Bay ramp and Snug Cove, Eden.
Weather, swell & tides
Twofold Bay faces east. Its northern and southern shores give shelter from southerly and northerly swell respectively, but strong easterly swell rolls straight into the bay. Visibility is often good by NSW standards but drops after heavy rain, when the Towamba River and Nullica River flush into the bay, and during strong winds.
Dive in calm conditions with swell under about 1.5 m.
Best season: Year round in suitable conditions
How the dive is usually run
Descend onto the flat reef and follow the boulders and crevices towards the deeper edge, checking the overhangs for sponges and animals, then return shallower to the anchor. Ascend on the anchor line with a safety stop.
Marine life
- Blue groper →
- sweep
- leatherjackets
- wrasse
- eastern blue devilfish →
- wobbegongs →
- Port Jackson sharks →
- rock lobsters
- sponges
- sea squirts
- gorgonians
- bullseyes
- nannygai
Linked species have their own page listing every site where they are recorded. All marine life →
Training required
Beyond 18 m an Advanced certification (which includes a deep dive to 30 m) is the accepted minimum. Anything past 25 m is a deep dive in practice.
Open Water divers can dive the shallower section (typical depth 16 m); the full site to 25 m needs Advanced Open Water. Operators often quote Open Water.
Operators' own listing: Open Water.
Courses that help here
- Drysuit Diver – Cold water; locals dive dry for much of the year.
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 unpublished; boat traffic; exposure to easterly swell.
Dive centres that go here
Listed by the Marine Life Network; no current operator publishes it.
Operators recorded for Warang Point
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 Warang Point. 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.
Warang Point: frequently asked questions
How deep is Warang Point?
Warang Point reaches a maximum depth of 25 m, with the shallowest part at about 10 m; most of the dive is spent around 16 m.
What certification do I need to dive Warang Point?
Advanced Open Water is the recommended minimum. Open Water divers can dive the shallower section (typical depth 16 m); the full site to 25 m needs Advanced Open Water. Operators often quote Open Water. Rated intermediate because of depth beyond 18 m, boat traffic overhead, cold water.
Can I shore dive Warang Point?
No, it is reached by boat (about 15 minutes). A dive centre is required: boat access only.
When is the best time to dive Warang Point?
Year round in suitable conditions.
What marine life will I see at Warang Point?
Regularly recorded: Blue groper, sweep, leatherjackets, wrasse, eastern blue devilfish, wobbegongs, Port Jackson sharks, rock lobsters, sponges, sea squirts, gorgonians, bullseyes and more.
What wetsuit do I need at Warang Point?
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 Warang Point?
Typically 17–20 °C in summer and 12–14 °C in winter.
What are the main hazards at Warang Point?
Position unpublished; boat traffic; exposure to easterly swell. See the hazards section above for the full list.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Warang Point?
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
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