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Yorke Peninsula dive sites
The Yorke Peninsula is jetty country. Edithburgh, Port Hughes, Wool Bay, Stenhouse Bay and Port Victoria have some of the richest macro diving in Australia under their pylons: blue devils, pyjama squid, seahorses, tasselled anglerfish, leafy seadragons and carpets of sponges in 5–12 m. Marion Bay and Innes National Park at the southern tip add wrecks, sea lions and clearer open-coast water.
- Sites
- 58
- Wrecks
- 22
- Shore
- 18
- Boat
- 34
- Beginner
- 25
- Deepest
- 50 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Spring on the gulf: water still 13–15 °C, but the calm days are increasing and the jetties (Edithburgh, Port Hughes, Wool Bay) are diveable most mornings with light easterlies. Watch for the dodge tide roughly every fortnight for the best conditions. Cuttlefish season at Whyalla, further up the gulf, is finishing.
Getting there
Two to four hours west of Adelaide. All the jetties are walk-in shore dives with ladders or beach entries; Innes National Park sites need a park pass.
When to go
Summer and autumn on calm days; the gulf's fortnightly 'dodge tide' gives the stillest water.
Water & suit
Summer 20-24 °C · winter 12-14 °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)
Most recorded marine life in Yorke Peninsula
- Sweep 28
- Magpie perch 27
- Old wives 27
- Leatherjackets 22
- Sponges 21
- Western blue groper 21
- Blue swimmer crabs 16
- Nudibranchs 15
- Tommy ruff 15
- Southern blue devils 14
- Gorgonians 13
- Octopus 13
- Bullseyes 12
- Southern rock lobster 12
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The most-dived sites in Yorke Peninsula
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Yorke 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 Yorke Peninsula plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Yorke Peninsula's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Edithburgh JettyJetty/Pier · Max 9 m · Open Water
- Port Hughes JettyJetty/Pier · Max 7 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Yorke Peninsula for, including Hougomont Wreck.
- Hougomont WreckWreck · Max 10 m · Open Water
- Stenhouse Bay JettyJetty/Pier · Max 10 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 Yorke Peninsula.
- Port Giles JettyJetty/Pier · Max 16 m · Open Water
- Klein Point JettyJetty/Pier · Max 10 m · Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Yorke Peninsula
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
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
Map of Yorke Peninsula dive sites
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All 58 Yorke Peninsula dive sites
All Yorke Peninsula sites at a glance
58 sites in Yorke Peninsula · click a column to sort
| Aagot Wreck | Wreck | Max 4 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Althorpe Island | Island | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Ardrossan Barge | Artificial Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Ardrossan BHP Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Ardrossan Town Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 6 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Black Point (Yorke Peninsula) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Cape Spencer | Wall | Max 12 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| CD's Bommie | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 35 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Chinamans Hat Island | Island | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Coobowie Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Corny Point | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 12 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Edithburgh Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 9 m | Open Water | Shore | Daily |
| Edithburgh Sponge Garden | Reef | Max 8 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Ethel Wreck | Wreck | Max 2 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Haystack Island | Island | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Haystack Reef | Wall | Max 22 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Hole in the Wall (Innes) | Cave/Cavern | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Hougomont Wreck | Wreck | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Occasional |
| Klein Point Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 10 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Magazine Point | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Marion Bay Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Monarch Wreck | Wreck | Max 2 m | Snorkel/Any | Boat | Rare |
| Moonta Bay Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Moorara Wreck | Wreck | Max 4 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| MV Yatala Reef Wreck | Wreck | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Mylor Star Wreck | Wreck | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Notre Dame d'Arvor Wreck | Wreck | Max 6 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Penguin Point (Marion Bay) | Reef | Max 6 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Pine Point Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 3 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Point Turton Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 6 m | Open Water | Shore | Weekly |
| Port Giles Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 16 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Port Hughes Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 7 m | Open Water | Shore | Weekly |
| Port Rickaby Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Port Victoria Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 8 m | Open Water | Shore | Weekly |
| Port Vincent Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Rhino Head | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Seal Cove (Althorpe Island) | Reef | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Seawolves Cove | Reef | Max 12 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Songvaar Wreck | Wreck | Max 10 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| SS Australian Wreck | Wreck | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| SS Clan Ranald Wreck | Wreck | Max 21 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| SS Ferret Wreck | Wreck | Max 3 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| SS Investigator Wreck | Wreck | Max 4 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| SS MacIntyre Wreck | Wreck | Max 10 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| SS Marion Wreck | Wreck | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| SS Pareora Wreck | Wreck | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| SS Willyama Wreck | Wreck | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Stansbury Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 7 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Stenhouse Bay Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 10 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Occasional |
| The Gap (Marion Bay) | Wall | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Tipara Reef and San Miguel Wreck | Reef | Max 9 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Troubridge Island and Marion Reef Wrecks | Reef | Max 12 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| Troubridge Point | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Occasional |
| Wallaroo Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 14 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Wedge Island | Island | Max 50 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Wedge Island – West Bay | Wall | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Wool Bay Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Open Water | Shore | Weekly |
| Zanoni Wreck | Wreck | Max 18 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
Yorke Peninsula diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Yorke Peninsula?
Two to four hours west of Adelaide. All the jetties are walk-in shore dives with ladders or beach entries; Innes National Park sites need a park pass.
When is the best time to dive Yorke Peninsula?
Summer and autumn on calm days; the gulf's fortnightly 'dodge tide' gives the stillest water.
How many dive sites are there in Yorke Peninsula?
58 documented sites, including 22 wrecks and 18 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 50 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Yorke Peninsula?
Yes, 25 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 Yorke Peninsula?
Typically 20-24 °C in summer and 12-14 °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 Yorke Peninsula?
Adelaide Scuba, Diving Adelaide, The Dive Shack are recorded as running sites in Yorke Peninsula. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Yorke Peninsula?
Royal Adelaide Hospital hyperbaric medicine unit (Adelaide). In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
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