New South Wales · 6 sites
Bermagui & Tathra dive sites
Tathra Wharf is one of the best shore dives on the south coast, a historic timber wharf with sponges, cuttlefish and fish schools under the deck in 8–12 m, and Bermagui's Blue Pool and the reefs off Camel Rock add sheltered options.
- Sites
- 6
- Wrecks
- 0
- Shore
- 4
- Boat
- 1
- Beginner
- 3
- Deepest
- 18 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Calm spring days open the Bermagui reefs and the Tathra wharf; water 14 °C, clear after westerlies. Summer and autumn are the main season; treat October as a bonus month.
Getting there
Five and a half hours south of Sydney. Both are walk-in shore dives; Tathra Wharf has a car park at the top of the hill.
When to go
Calm summer and autumn days.
Water & suit
Summer 18–21 °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 Bermagui & Tathra
- Leatherjackets 6
- Wrasse 5
- Blue groper 4
- Nudibranchs 3
- Octopus 3
- Stingrays 3
- Yellowtail 3
- Blackfish 2
- Bream 2
- Flathead 2
- Kelp 2
- Sea hares 2
- Sea squirts 2
- Sponges 2
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The most-dived sites in Bermagui & Tathra
Suggested trip
A 2-day dive trip to Bermagui & Tathra
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 Bermagui & Tathra plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Bermagui & Tathra's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Tathra WharfJetty/Pier · Max 15 m · Open Water
- Kianinny BayShore/Rock Platform · Max 18 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Bermagui & Tathra for.
- Bunga HeadReef · Depth not published · Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Bermagui & Tathra
All New South Wales operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
Dive Eden
ProfiledConfirmed Sept 2026
Eden · 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
DestinationCharterTraining6 services23 sites
Underwater Safaris Narooma
ProfiledConfirmed Sept 2026
Narooma · Narooma & Montague Island · NSW
A small-group Narooma operator running seal dives and snorkels at Montague Island (Barunguba) since 2014, with seasonal grey nurse shark dives.
underwatersafaris.com.au · 0415 805 479
CharterWildlife toursDestinationPADI3 services17 sites
Sapphire Coast Scuba
ProfiledConfirmed Sept 2026
Eden · 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
TrainingDestinationPADI3 services16 sites
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.
Full serviceDestinationTrainingSSI13 services31 sites
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6 sites in Bermagui & Tathra · click a column to sort
| Blue Pool (Bermagui) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 2 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Bunga Head | Reef | Depth not published | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Horseshoe Bay (Bermagui) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 6 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Kianinny Bay | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 18 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Mimosa Rocks | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Tathra Wharf | Jetty/Pier | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore | Weekly |
Bermagui & Tathra diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Bermagui & Tathra?
Five and a half hours south of Sydney. Both are walk-in shore dives; Tathra Wharf has a car park at the top of the hill.
When is the best time to dive Bermagui & Tathra?
Calm summer and autumn days.
How many dive sites are there in Bermagui & Tathra?
6 documented sites and 4 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 18 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Bermagui & Tathra?
Yes, 3 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 Bermagui & Tathra?
Typically 18–21 °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 Bermagui & Tathra?
Dive Eden, Underwater Safaris Narooma, Sapphire Coast Scuba, Merimbula Divers Lodge are recorded as running sites in Bermagui & Tathra. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Bermagui & Tathra?
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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