Victoria · 22 sites
Geelong & Bellarine dive sites
The Bellarine side of Port Phillip has Queenscliff and the Heads charters on its doorstep, plus gentler shore diving at Portarlington, St Leonards and Clifton Springs piers, Point Lonsdale's reefs and the Ozone paddle steamer wreck off Indented Head.
- Sites
- 22
- Wrecks
- 2
- Shore
- 12
- Boat
- 3
- Beginner
- 15
- Deepest
- 20 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Barwon Heads and the Bellarine shore sites are at their coldest and clearest before the spring bloom, on northerly mornings, 12 °C. Scubabo Dive Victoria runs the Heads and the Canberra from Queenscliff on the slack.
Getting there
An hour from Melbourne. Pier shore dives with parking; charters from Queenscliff.
When to go
Year-round; autumn for calm water.
Water & suit
Summer 18-21 °C · winter 10-13 °C. 7 mm wetsuit or semi-dry with hood and gloves in summer; drysuit or 7 mm semi-dry with hood in winter
Nearest chamber: The Alfred Hospital Hyperbaric Service (Melbourne)
Most recorded marine life in Geelong & Bellarine
- Leatherjackets 17
- Octopus 13
- Blennies 12
- Stingarees 10
- Nudibranchs 9
- Seahorses 9
- Pipefish 8
- Sponges 8
- Boarfish 7
- Flathead 7
- Gobies 7
- Magpie perch 7
- Smooth stingrays 7
- Wrasse 7
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The most-dived sites in Geelong & Bellarine
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Geelong & Bellarine
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 Geelong & Bellarine plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Geelong & Bellarine's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- St Leonards PierJetty/Pier · Max 6 m · Open Water
- Queenscliff PierJetty/Pier · Max 8 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Geelong & Bellarine for, including Buckleys Cave, Point Lonsdale.
- Sponge Garden Drift, QueenscliffDrift · Max 20 m · Advanced Open Water
- Buckleys Cave, Point LonsdaleShore/Rock Platform · 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 Geelong & Bellarine.
- Andersen Reserve, Indented HeadShore/Rock Platform · Max 4 m · Open Water
- Wilson Spit Shellfish ReefArtificial Reef · Max 9 m · Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Geelong & Bellarine
All Victoria operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
The Scuba Doctor
ProfiledConfirmed Sept 2026
Rye · Melbourne & Port Phillip Bay · VIC
A Victorian equipment and service business with an extensive retail presence, located to serve both Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula divers.
scubadoctor.com.au · (03) 5985 3322
RetailFull service8 services191 sites
Bay City Scuba
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
East Geelong · Melbourne & Port Phillip Bay · VIC
A Victorian business associated with recreational and technical training alongside equipment and gas services.
baycityscuba.com · (03) 5248 1488
Full serviceTechnicalTraining7 services54 sites
Scubabo Dive Victoria (Queenscliff)
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Queenscliff · Geelong & Bellarine · VIC
A Queenscliff operation, strategically located for access toward Port Phillip Heads.
dive.scubabo.com · (03) 5258 1188
TrainingCharter3 services35 sites
Divein2Scuba (Geelong Dive Centre)
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Geelong · Geelong & Bellarine · VIC
A Geelong business providing training, equipment and local diving support.
divein2scuba.com · (03) 5221 3342
Full serviceTraining5 services6 sites
Australian Diving Instruction
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Norlane · Geelong & Bellarine · VIC
A Geelong-region operation associated with technical training and access toward Port Phillip Heads.
adigeelong.com · (03) 9016 9003
TrainingTechnicalCharter6 services
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
Map of Geelong & Bellarine dive sites
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All 22 Geelong & Bellarine dive sites
All Geelong & Bellarine sites at a glance
22 sites in Geelong & Bellarine · click a column to sort
| Andersen Reserve, Indented Head | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 4 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Barwon Bluff North | Reef | Max 9 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Barwon Bluff South | Reef | Max 9 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Barwon Heads Bluff | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 9 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Beach 10B, Queenscliff | Reef | Max 10 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Buckleys Cave, Point Lonsdale | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Clifton Springs Piers | Jetty/Pier | Max 4 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Clifton Springs Steamship Pier | Jetty/Pier | Max 4 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Cunningham Pier | Jetty/Pier | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Curlewis | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 4 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Governor Reef | Reef | Max 4 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Moolap Reef | Artificial Reef | Max 10 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Portarlington Pier | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Queenscliff Pier | Jetty/Pier | Max 8 m | Open Water | Shore | Weekly |
| Rippleside Jetty, Geelong | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Rippleside Pier, Geelong | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Shortland Bluff | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Sponge Garden Drift, Queenscliff | Drift | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
| St Leonards Pier | Jetty/Pier | Max 6 m | Open Water | Shore | Weekly |
| Steeles Rocks, Portarlington | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 5 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| The Pipelines, Indented Head | Artificial Reef | Max 4 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Wilson Spit Shellfish Reef | Artificial Reef | Max 9 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
Geelong & Bellarine diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Geelong & Bellarine?
An hour from Melbourne. Pier shore dives with parking; charters from Queenscliff.
When is the best time to dive Geelong & Bellarine?
Year-round; autumn for calm water.
How many dive sites are there in Geelong & Bellarine?
22 documented sites, including 2 wrecks and 12 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 20 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Geelong & Bellarine?
Yes, 15 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 Geelong & Bellarine?
Typically 18-21 °C in summer and 10-13 °C in winter. Most divers wear 7 mm wetsuit or semi-dry with hood and gloves in summer; drysuit or 7 mm semi-dry with hood in winter.
Which dive centres operate in Geelong & Bellarine?
The Scuba Doctor, Bay City Scuba, Scubabo Dive Victoria (Queenscliff), Divein2Scuba (Geelong Dive Centre), Australian Diving Instruction, Scubabo Dive Victoria (Dive Victoria Group) are recorded as running sites in Geelong & Bellarine. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Geelong & Bellarine?
The Alfred Hospital Hyperbaric Service (Melbourne). In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.