New South Wales (NSW) has of some 2,000 km of jagged coastline which offers plenty of great the scuba diving. Some spectacular dive sites that should be on your bucket list within NSW include Solitary Islands at Coffs Harbour, Fish Rock Cave at South West Rocks, Nelson Bay, Jervis Bay, Montague Island at Narooma and far-out Lord Howe Island for healthy reef and large marine pelagic creatures.

With the great variety of dive travel destinations, NSW offers something for new divers and experienced divers alike. During summer months, the water temperature can be anywhere between 20-25˚C. During winter, especially to the south, the water temperature can dip below 14˚C. It is possible to dive on a year-round basis and the diving is land-based with most dive sites located close to the coast.

Dive Travel Destinations In NSW

Montague Islands

Jervis Bay

Nelson Bay

South West Rocks

Coffs Harbour

Lord Howe Island