New South Wales · 30 sites
Batemans Bay dive sites
Batemans Bay sits at the centre of the Batemans Marine Park, with the Tollgate Islands just outside the bay and a run of headlands and islands to the south. The Tollgates have caves, grey nurse sharks and fur seals; Burrewarra Point and Broulee Island are shore-accessible reefs; Guerilla Bay and Maloneys Beach are sheltered beginner sites.
- Sites
- 30
- Wrecks
- 1
- Shore
- 7
- Boat
- 18
- Beginner
- 14
- Deepest
- 45 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Montague Island's fur seal colony is at its largest coming out of winter, with 15–16 °C water and clear conditions on westerly days; Narooma boats run seal snorkels and dives daily when the bar allows. The Tollgates and Burrewarra Point work out of Batemans Bay on light winds.
Getting there
Four hours south of Sydney or two from Canberra. Charters from Batemans Bay run the Tollgates and Montague Island on longer days; shore sites have beach or rock entries.
When to go
Year-round; the Tollgates are best in autumn and winter when the swell is from the west.
Water & suit
Summer 20–22 °C · winter 13–15 °C. 7 mm wetsuit with hood most of the year (5 mm adequate Feb–Apr); semi-dry or drysuit and gloves Jul–Oct
Nearest chamber: Prince of Wales Hospital Hyperbaric Unit (Randwick, Sydney)
Most recorded marine life in Batemans Bay
- Blue groper 28
- Sweep 24
- Wobbegongs 19
- Yellowtail 19
- Eastern blue devilfish 17
- Red morwong 15
- Octopus 14
- Sponges 14
- Nudibranchs 12
- Leatherjackets 11
- Port jackson sharks 10
- Sea squirts 10
- Bream 9
- Cuttlefish 9
The most-dived sites in Batemans Bay
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Batemans Bay
Built from the sites in this region: an easy start, the signature dives, then something deeper or further. Swap days around the weather; the site pages say which winds and swell close each one.
Build your own Batemans Bay plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Batemans Bay's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- South Broulee CaveCave/Cavern · Max 15 m · Open Water
- Guerilla BayShore/Rock Platform · Max 15 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Batemans Bay for, including the main wreck.
- Bubble Cave (Black Rock)Cave/Cavern · Max 21 m · Advanced Open Water
- Burrewarra PointWall · Max 30 m · Advanced Open Water
Day 3 · Deeper or further
For divers with the certification and the weather: the deeper walls, pinnacles or less-visited sites of Batemans Bay.
- Dragon Rock (Tollgate Islands)Reef · Max 25 m · Advanced Open Water
- Trennents RockReef · Max 25 m · Advanced Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Batemans Bay
All New South Wales operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
Indepth Scuba
ProfiledConfirmed Sept 2026
Belconnen · Jervis Bay · NSW
A Canberra operation that functions as both a training school and a life-support service facility, with cylinder testing and a full range of gas fills.
indepthscuba.com.au · (02) 6251 1070
Full serviceTrainingRetail10 services
Lady of the Sea Diving Academy
ProfiledConfirmed Sept 2026
Tuggeranong (Canberra, ACT) · Jervis Bay · NSW
A Canberra operation with an unusually complete set of facilities for an inland centre, including an onsite pool, classroom, retail shop and dive boat.
ladyofthesea.com.au · +61 407 487 735
Full serviceTrainingRetailPADI11 services
Beneath the Bay
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Batemans Bay · Batemans Bay · NSW
Boat-based dive/snorkel charter; departs Hanging Rock boat ramp.
beneaththebay.com.au · 0405 838 957
34 sites
Map of Batemans Bay dive sites
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All 30 Batemans Bay dive sites
All Batemans Bay sites at a glance
30 sites in Batemans Bay · click a column to sort
| Barlings Beach and Barlings Island | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 11 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Black Rock Drift | Drift | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Broulee Island | Island | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Bubble Cave (Black Rock) | Cave/Cavern | Max 21 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
| Burrewarra Point | Wall | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
| Charlie's Reef | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Dack Reef | Reef | Max 45 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat | Rare |
| Dragon Rock (Tollgate Islands) | Reef | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Daily |
| Garden Bay (Malua Bay) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Guerilla Bay | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore | Weekly |
| Jenna's Bump | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Jimmies Island | Island | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
| Kapyong Cliffs (Tollgate Islands) | Wall | Max 32 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat | Occasional |
| Mosquito Bay (Lilli Pilli) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 12 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Occy Point (Tollgate Islands) | Reef | Max 16 m | Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
| Pebbly Beach (Murramarang) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Point Upright | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Pretty Point | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Shelly Beach (Moruya Heads) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 8 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| South Broulee Cave | Cave/Cavern | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore | Weekly |
| The Arch (Black Rock) | Cave/Cavern | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
| The Canyon (Tollgate Islands) | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
| The Chimney (Black Rock) | Cave/Cavern | Max 21 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
| The Maze (Batemans Bay) | Reef | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| The Shotgun (Tollgate Islands) | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| The Tunnel (Black Rock) | Cave/Cavern | Max 21 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
| Tiger Reef (Tollgate Islands) | Reef | Max 13 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Trennents Rock | Reef | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| TSS John Penn | Wreck | Max 12 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Wobbegong Bay (Durras) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
Batemans Bay diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Batemans Bay?
Four hours south of Sydney or two from Canberra. Charters from Batemans Bay run the Tollgates and Montague Island on longer days; shore sites have beach or rock entries.
When is the best time to dive Batemans Bay?
Year-round; the Tollgates are best in autumn and winter when the swell is from the west.
How many dive sites are there in Batemans Bay?
30 documented sites, including 1 wreck and 7 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 45 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Batemans Bay?
Yes, 14 sites are rated beginner. Look for the green Beginner tag in the list below, and check the weather notes on each page before diving.
How cold is the water in Batemans Bay?
Typically 20–22 °C in summer and 13–15 °C in winter. Most divers wear 7 mm wetsuit with hood most of the year (5 mm adequate Feb–Apr); semi-dry or drysuit and gloves Jul–Oct.
Which dive centres operate in Batemans Bay?
Indepth Scuba, Lady of the Sea Diving Academy, Beneath the Bay are recorded as running sites in Batemans Bay. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Batemans Bay?
Prince of Wales Hospital Hyperbaric Unit (Randwick, Sydney). In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
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