South Australia · 35 sites
Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor dive sites
The Fleurieu is where you go to see a leafy seadragon. Rapid Bay Jetty is the most reliable site anywhere, and Second Valley, the Bluff at Victor Harbor and Port Noarlunga are close behind. The ex-HMAS Hobart, a 133 m destroyer scuttled off Yankalilla in 2002, is the region's flagship boat dive, and the granite coves of Second Valley and Carrickalinga are easy shore dives.
- Sites
- 35
- Wrecks
- 4
- Shore
- 17
- Boat
- 7
- Beginner
- 10
- Deepest
- 39 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Rapid Bay and Second Valley are diveable on calm spring mornings with 14–15 °C water and the leafy seadragons carrying eggs from October. The ex-HMAS Hobart charters out of Wirrina resume as the gulf settles. Southern right whales are still off Victor Harbor into early October.
Getting there
An hour or two south of Adelaide. Rapid Bay and Second Valley are walk-in shore dives; the Hobart is a charter from Wirrina Cove or Adelaide.
When to go
February to May for the calmest mornings and warmest water.
Water & suit
Summer 19-23 °C · winter 12-14 °C. 7 mm wetsuit with hood year-round; drysuit popular in winter (June-September)
Nearest chamber: Royal Adelaide Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Adelaide CBD); DAN emergency hotline 1800 088 200
Most recorded marine life in Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor
- Wrasse 19
- Leatherjackets 17
- Magpie perch 17
- Sweep 16
- Blue devilfish 15
- Old wives 13
- Nudibranchs 11
- Sponges 10
- Crabs 9
- Morwong 9
- Kelp 8
- Cuttlefish 7
- Silver drummer 7
- Ascidians 6
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The most-dived sites in Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor
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 Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Rapid Bay JettyJetty/Pier · Max 10 m · Open Water
- Star of Greece WreckWreck · Max 6 m · Snorkel/Any
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor for, including Ex-HMAS Hobart.
- Ex-HMAS HobartWreck · Max 30 m · Advanced Open Water
- Aldinga Drop-offWall · Max 21 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 Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor.
- Old Rapid Bay JettyJetty/Pier · Max 12 m · Open Water
- AV Ulonga WreckWreck · Max 39 m · Technical (decompression)
Dive centres and charters in Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor
All South Australia operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
Adelaide Scuba
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Glenelg North · Adelaide Metro · SA
An Adelaide business providing training, equipment and local diving support, located near Glenelg.
adelaidescuba.com.au · (08) 8294 7744
Full serviceTrainingRetail6 services70 sites
Diving Adelaide
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Marleston · Adelaide Metro · SA
An Adelaide training and guided diving operation serving local sites and organised trips.
divingadelaide.com.au · (08) 8122 5003
TrainingCharter4 services69 sites
Underwater Sports
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Holden Hill · Adelaide Metro · SA
An Adelaide equipment and service business. Retail range and servicing capability require verification.
underwatersports.com.au · (08) 8263 3337
RetailFull service2 services68 sites
The Dive Shack
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Glenelg · Adelaide Metro · SA
An Adelaide business combining retail, servicing and training for South Australian divers.
thediveshack.com.au
RetailFull serviceTraining5 services37 sites
Divers Delight
ListedUnconfirmed
Stepney · Adelaide Metro · SA
An Adelaide dive business. Retail range, servicing and training availability require verification.
diversdelight.com.au · (08) 8363 7518
RetailFull service2 services
Adelaide Technical Diving
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Park Holme · Adelaide Metro · SA
An Adelaide operation specialising in technical diving training, relevant to divers preparing for deep, decompression or cave diving in South Australia.
TechnicalTraining2 services
Sea Dragon Dive Lodge
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Second Valley · Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor · SA
seadragondivelodge.com.au · 0499 229 053
21 sites
Map of Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor dive sites
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All 35 Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor dive sites
All Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor sites at a glance
35 sites in Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor · click a column to sort
| Aldinga Drop-off | Wall | Max 21 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Aldinga Pinnacles | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| AV Ulonga Wreck | Wreck | Max 39 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Black's Reef (Encounter Bay) | Reef | Max 14 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Cape Jervis Barge (Hopper Barge No. 3) | Wreck | Max 7 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Carrickalinga Reef | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 6 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Deep Creek (Boat Harbor Beach & Deep Creek Cove) | Shore/Rock Platform | Depth not published | Advanced Open Water | Shore | Expedition |
| Ex-HMAS Hobart | Wreck | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Fisheries Beach | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 18 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Granite Island | Island | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Granite Island Jetty & Breakwater | Jetty/Pier | Max 6 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Kings Beach (Victor Harbor) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 8 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Lady Bay Reef | Reef | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Lasseter's Reef | Reef | Max 8 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Occasional |
| Morgan's Beach (Cape Jervis) | Shore/Rock Platform | Depth not published | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Myponga Beach | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 8 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Normanville Jetty & Seagrass | Muck/Sand | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Old Rapid Bay Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 12 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Oliver's Reef | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Petrel Cove | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 8 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Port Elliot – Horseshoe Bay | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 8 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Port Willunga Reef & Jetty Ruins | Reef | Max 6 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Occasional |
| Rapid Bay Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Daily |
| Rapid Head | Wall | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Seal Island (Seal Rocks) | Island | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Second Valley | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 9 m | Open Water | Shore | Weekly |
| Second Valley Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Weekly |
| Snapper Point (Aldinga Reef) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 7 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Occasional |
| Star of Greece Wreck | Wreck | Max 6 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore or Boat | Weekly |
| The Blowhole (Deep Creek) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 12 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| The Bluff (Rosetta Head) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 18 m | Open Water | Shore | Weekly |
| Waitpinga Beach | Shore/Rock Platform | Depth not published | Deep/Advanced + experience | Shore | Rare |
| West Island (Encounter Bay) | Island | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Whale Bones | Cave/Cavern | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Occasional |
| Wright Island | Island | Max 6 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor?
An hour or two south of Adelaide. Rapid Bay and Second Valley are walk-in shore dives; the Hobart is a charter from Wirrina Cove or Adelaide.
When is the best time to dive Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor?
February to May for the calmest mornings and warmest water.
How many dive sites are there in Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor?
35 documented sites, including 4 wrecks and 17 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 39 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor?
Yes, 10 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 Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor?
Typically 19-23 °C in summer and 12-14 °C in winter. Most divers wear 7 mm wetsuit with hood year-round; drysuit popular in winter (June-September).
Which dive centres operate in Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor?
Adelaide Scuba, Diving Adelaide, Underwater Sports, The Dive Shack, Divers Delight, Adelaide Technical Diving and others are recorded as running sites in Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Fleurieu Peninsula & Victor Harbor?
Royal Adelaide Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Adelaide CBD); DAN emergency hotline 1800 088 200. In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
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