Victoria · 8 sites
Bass Coast dive sites
Between Phillip Island and the Prom, Inverloch, Cape Paterson and Kilcunda have shallow reef shore dives and the Bunurong Marine Park's rock pools and ledges, dived on calm days by locals.
- Sites
- 8
- Wrecks
- 0
- Shore
- 5
- Boat
- 0
- Beginner
- 3
- Deepest
- 15 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Inverloch and the Bass Coast reefs need the flat days of late summer and autumn; spring is a shoulder with a few good mornings, 12–13 °C, seals and kelp when it works.
Getting there
Two hours from Melbourne; shore entries.
When to go
Late summer to autumn.
Water & suit
Summer 17-20 °C · winter 11-14 °C. 7mm semi-dry with hood and gloves, or drysuit; drysuit preferred May-Nov
Nearest chamber: The Alfred (Melbourne)
Most recorded marine life in Bass Coast
- Sea stars 8
- Zebrafish 8
- Leatherjackets 7
- Sweep 7
- Abalone 6
- Stingarees 6
- Crabs 5
- Kelp 5
- Southern rock lobster 5
- Blue-throat wrasse 4
- Morwong 4
- Port jackson sharks 4
- Wrasse 4
- Feather stars 3
The most-dived sites in Bass Coast
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Bass Coast
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 Bass Coast plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Bass Coast's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Eagles Nest (Inverloch)Reef · Max 15 m · Open Water
- Twin Reefs (Bunurong)Reef · Max 15 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Bass Coast for.
- The Caves (Bunurong)Shore/Rock Platform · Max 8 m · Open Water
- Walkerville South (Lime Kilns)Shore/Rock Platform · Max 10 m · Open Water
Day 3 · Local favourites
Round out the trip with the sites locals dive on ordinary weekends.
- Cape Paterson (Bay Beach)Shore/Rock Platform · Max 10 m · Open Water
- Flat Rocks (Inverloch)Shore/Rock Platform · Max 10 m · Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Bass Coast
All Victoria operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
Scubabo Dive Victoria (Dive Victoria Group)
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Queenscliff · Port Phillip Heads · VIC
Rebranded as Scubabo Dive Victoria, Queenscliff; dive.scubabo.com is live for 2026 with active charter bookings.
dive.scubabo.com · (03) 5258 1188
301 sites
VSAG
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Wilsons Promontory · VIC
Victorian Sub-Aqua Group, a non-commercial dive club (est. 1954), not a shop or charter.
vsag.org.au
64 sites
Dive La Trobe
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Bundoora · Wilsons Promontory · VIC
University dive club (est. 1968), not a shop; runs SDI courses.
divelatrobe.org.au
41 sites
SEADS
Named by sitesUnconfirmed
Bass Coast · VIC
No entity called SEADS found; the closest match is a South East Dive Facebook page at Cape Woolamai.
9 sites
Map of Bass Coast dive sites
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All 8 Bass Coast dive sites
All Bass Coast sites at a glance
8 sites in Bass Coast · click a column to sort
| Cape Paterson (Bay Beach) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Eagles Nest (Inverloch) | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Flat Rocks (Inverloch) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Harmers Haven | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 8 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Shack Bay | Reef | Max 12 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| The Caves (Bunurong) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 8 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Twin Reefs (Bunurong) | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Occasional |
| Walkerville South (Lime Kilns) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
Bass Coast diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Bass Coast?
Two hours from Melbourne; shore entries.
When is the best time to dive Bass Coast?
Late summer to autumn.
How many dive sites are there in Bass Coast?
8 documented sites and 5 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 15 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Bass Coast?
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 Bass Coast?
Typically 17-20 °C in summer and 11-14 °C in winter. Most divers wear 7mm semi-dry with hood and gloves, or drysuit; drysuit preferred May-Nov.
Which dive centres operate in Bass Coast?
Scubabo Dive Victoria (Dive Victoria Group), VSAG, Dive La Trobe, SEADS are recorded as running sites in Bass Coast. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Bass Coast?
The Alfred (Melbourne). In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.