South Australia · 29 sites
Eyre Peninsula dive sites
Port Lincoln is the base for Australia's only great white shark cage diving at the Neptune Islands, and for sea lion swims at Hopkins Island and Baird Bay. Around the peninsula's coast are the Port Lincoln jetties, Tumby Bay, the wreck of the Fides and a great deal of clear, cold, unvisited reef.
- Sites
- 29
- Wrecks
- 3
- Shore
- 9
- Boat
- 17
- Beginner
- 17
- Deepest
- 30 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Great white cage diving at the Neptunes runs year-round with the largest sharks in the cooler months; sea lion swims at Hopkins Island and Baird Bay are at their best as spring settles. Water 14–15 °C. The Port Lincoln jetties are diveable on calm mornings.
Getting there
Fly to Port Lincoln or drive seven hours from Adelaide. Shark and sea lion operators run from Port Lincoln and Baird Bay; jetties are shore dives.
When to go
Calm days year-round; summer and autumn for the best visibility.
Water & suit
Summer 17-20 °C · winter 13-15 °C. 5-7 mm full wetsuit with hood in summer/autumn; 7 mm semi-dry or drysuit in winter
Nearest chamber: Royal Adelaide Hospital hyperbaric medicine unit (Adelaide) – evacuation via RFDS Central Operations aeromedical retrieval from the nearest airstrip
Most recorded marine life in Eyre Peninsula
- Magpie perch 12
- Old wives 10
- Crabs 9
- Leatherjackets 9
- Sponges 9
- Sweep 9
- Western blue groper 9
- Tommy ruff 8
- Wrasse 8
- Garfish 7
- Nudibranchs 7
- Kelp 6
- King george whiting 6
- Southern blue devils 6
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The most-dived sites in Eyre Peninsula
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Eyre Peninsula
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 Eyre Peninsula plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Eyre Peninsula's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Port Lincoln Town JettyJetty/Pier · Max 4 m · Open Water
- Kirton Point JettyJetty/Pier · Max 12 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Eyre Peninsula for, including the main wreck.
- Grindal Island – Sea LionsIsland · Max 20 m · Advanced Open Water
- Spilsby IslandIsland · Max 20 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 Eyre Peninsula.
- Hopkins Island – Australian Sea LionsIsland · Max 30 m · Advanced Open Water
- Degei WreckWreck · Max 11 m · Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Eyre Peninsula
All South Australia operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
Calypso Star Charters
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Port Lincoln · Eyre Peninsula · SA
A Port Lincoln operation running great white shark cage experiences and sea lion swims. Classified as wildlife tourism rather than a scuba dive centre.
sharkcagediving.com.au · 1300 788 378
Wildlife toursCharter1 services3 sites
The Dive Shop Port Lincoln
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Port Lincoln · Eyre Peninsula · SA
A Port Lincoln business providing equipment, fills and dive services — a conventional dive business distinct from the region's cage tourism operators.
thediveshopportlincoln.com.au · (08) 8682 1656
RetailFull serviceTraining4 services
Coffin Bay Scuba Co
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Coffin Bay · Eyre Peninsula · SA
Website blocked fetch; phone from Tripadvisor listing (latest review 2023).
coffinbayscuba.com · 0401 811 020
3 sites
Baird Bay Ocean Eco Experience
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Baird Bay · Eyre Peninsula · SA
Sea lion and dolphin swim tours (snorkel), not a scuba operator.
bairdbay.com · (08) 8351 1489
2 sites
Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Mile End · Eyre Peninsula · SA
Office in Adelaide; expeditions depart Port Lincoln.
rodneyfox.com.au · (08) 8363 1788
1 site
Tumby Bay charters
Named by sitesUnconfirmed
Tumby Bay · Eyre Peninsula · SA
No dive charter operator found in Tumby Bay; only fishing charters located.
1 site
Adventure Bay Charters
Reported closedPort Lincoln · Eyre Peninsula · SA
A Port Lincoln wildlife tourism operation running great white shark cage experiences and sea lion swims. These are wildlife tourism products rather than certified scuba diving.
Wildlife toursCharter1 services2 sites
Map of Eyre Peninsula dive sites
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27 pinned sites. Pins marked approximate on their pages show the general area only; not for navigation.
All 29 Eyre Peninsula dive sites
All Eyre Peninsula sites at a glance
29 sites in Eyre Peninsula · click a column to sort
| Baird Bay – Sea Lions and Dolphins | Island | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Bronzewing Tug Wreck | Wreck | Max 7 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Cape Donington | Reef | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Cape Wiles Lagoon | Reef | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| Ceduna Old Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Dangerous Reef | Island | Depth not published | Snorkel/Any | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Degei Wreck | Wreck | Max 11 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Eleni K Wreck | Wreck | Max 13 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Elliston Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 6 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Fowlers Bay Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 6 m | Open Water | Shore | Expedition |
| Grindal Island – Sea Lions | Island | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Hopkins Island – Australian Sea Lions | Island | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Kirton Point Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 12 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Langton Island Sea Lions | Island | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Lewis Island | Island | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Memory Cove | Reef | Max 10 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Mount Dutton Bay Jetty (Coffin Bay) | Jetty/Pier | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Neptune Islands – Great White Shark Cage Diving | Island | Max 22 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| Pearson Island | Island | Max 30 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Expedition |
| Point Avoid – Golden Island Reef | Reef | Max 5 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Point Sir Isaac | Reef | Max 12 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Expedition |
| Port Lincoln Town Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 4 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Spilsby Island | Island | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Stickney Island | Island | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Streaky Bay Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Taylors Island | Island | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Thevenard Jetty (Ceduna) | Jetty/Pier | Max 6 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Topgallant Island | Island | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Venus Bay Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
Eyre Peninsula diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Eyre Peninsula?
Fly to Port Lincoln or drive seven hours from Adelaide. Shark and sea lion operators run from Port Lincoln and Baird Bay; jetties are shore dives.
When is the best time to dive Eyre Peninsula?
Calm days year-round; summer and autumn for the best visibility.
How many dive sites are there in Eyre Peninsula?
29 documented sites, including 3 wrecks and 9 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 30 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Eyre Peninsula?
Yes, 17 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 Eyre Peninsula?
Typically 17-20 °C in summer and 13-15 °C in winter. Most divers wear 5-7 mm full wetsuit with hood in summer/autumn; 7 mm semi-dry or drysuit in winter.
Which dive centres operate in Eyre Peninsula?
Calypso Star Charters, The Dive Shop Port Lincoln, Coffin Bay Scuba Co, Baird Bay Ocean Eco Experience, Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions, Tumby Bay charters and others are recorded as running sites in Eyre Peninsula. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Eyre Peninsula?
Royal Adelaide Hospital hyperbaric medicine unit (Adelaide) – evacuation via RFDS Central Operations aeromedical retrieval from the nearest airstrip. In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
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