New South Wales · 21 sites
Eden & Green Cape dive sites
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.
- Sites
- 21
- Wrecks
- 7
- Shore
- 3
- Boat
- 13
- Beginner
- 6
- Deepest
- 31 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Cold (13–14 °C) and clear: the Tasman Hauler and Henry Bolte wrecks are diveable on calm days out of Eden, and humpbacks are passing close inshore with calves through October. Fur seals are back at Green Cape. Drysuit or a 7 mm semi-dry with hood.
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.
When to go
Year-round on calm days; autumn is most settled. Water can drop to 13 °C in winter upwellings.
Water & suit
Summer 17–20 °C · winter 12–14 °C. 7 mm wetsuit with hood and gloves, or drysuit, for most of the year; 5 mm only in late summer
Nearest chamber: Prince of Wales Hospital Hyperbaric Unit (Randwick, Sydney)
Most recorded marine life in Eden & Green Cape
- Leatherjackets 18
- Blue groper 14
- Sponges 14
- Sweep 12
- Wrasse 12
- Luderick 10
- Sea squirts 9
- Octopus 8
- Bream 7
- Cuttlefish 7
- Gorgonians 7
- Kelp 7
- Nudibranchs 7
- Yellowtail 6
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The most-dived sites in Eden & Green Cape
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Eden & Green Cape
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 Eden & Green Cape plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Eden & Green Cape's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Snug Cove WharfJetty/Pier · Max 10 m · Open Water
- Cattle Bay (Cannery Wharf)Jetty/Pier · Max 9 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Eden & Green Cape for, including Henry Bolte.
- Henry BolteWreck · Max 25 m · Advanced Open Water
- Tasman HaulerWreck · Max 31 m · Deep/Advanced + experience
Dive centres and charters in Eden & Green Cape
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
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
Wilderness Sea n' Ski
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Liverpool · 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
RetailTraining2 services
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
Map of Eden & Green Cape dive sites
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All 21 Eden & Green Cape dive sites
All Eden & Green Cape sites at a glance
21 sites in Eden & Green Cape · click a column to sort
| Bittangabee Bay | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Boyds Tower Reef | Reef | Depth not published | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Cattle Bay (Cannery Wharf) | Jetty/Pier | Max 9 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Disaster Bay | Reef | Depth not published | Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| Henry Bolte | Wreck | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
| Jacko's Cave | Cave/Cavern | Max 22 m | Cave/Cavern certification | Boat | Occasional |
| Lanercost | Wreck | Max 21 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Lennards Island | Island | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Mewstone (Eden) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Depth not published | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Olive Cam | Wreck | Max 9 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Quarantine Bay | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 8 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Seahorse Shoals | Reef | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Snug Cove Wharf | Jetty/Pier | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| SS City of Sydney | Wreck | Max 21 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| SS Ly-ee-Moon | Wreck | Max 14 m | Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| SS New Guinea | Wreck | Max 10 m | Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| Tasman Hauler | Wreck | Max 31 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat | Weekly |
| The Steps (Eden) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Warang Point | Reef | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 8 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Wonboyn | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore or Boat | Rare |
Eden & Green Cape diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Eden & Green Cape?
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.
When is the best time to dive Eden & Green Cape?
Year-round on calm days; autumn is most settled. Water can drop to 13 °C in winter upwellings.
How many dive sites are there in Eden & Green Cape?
21 documented sites, including 7 wrecks and 3 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 31 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Eden & Green Cape?
Yes, 6 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 Eden & Green Cape?
Typically 17–20 °C in summer and 12–14 °C in winter. Most divers wear 7 mm wetsuit with hood and gloves, or drysuit, for most of the year; 5 mm only in late summer.
Which dive centres operate in Eden & Green Cape?
Dive Eden, Sapphire Coast Scuba, Wilderness Sea n' Ski, Merimbula Divers Lodge are recorded as running sites in Eden & Green Cape. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Eden & Green Cape?
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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