Medusa 2

• 9:00 am - The Grotto 12-24m
  Queenscliff 0900 Portsea 0920
  

  The Grotto is a reef dive located on the top of Lonsdale wall system that can only be accessed by boat. It gets its name from the many small caves and overhangs that make up the structure. With average depth of 12m the site gradually increases to a maximum depth of 24m. 

  This dive site is teeming with marine life: nudibranchs, boar fish, blue devil fish, cray fish, curious leather jackets and on occasion Port Jackson sharks snoozing in groups under rock ledges making this site a photographers paradise!

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Call 0352581188 as the Tour is commencing soon

Medusa 2

• 9:30 am - The Zoo 12-22m
  Queenscliff 0930 Portsea 0950

  Zoo Reef is a dive site made popular by our own Geoff Rodda when he used to work as a dive charter boat captain. It's located near Boarfish Reef and The Grotto. The area is now most noted for being in the Sponge Gardens, with all the relevant draw cards for photographers, fish spotters and Crayfish hunters. The currents can run fast and strong, providing fresh nutrients for the marine life and because of this the area should be dived at slack water.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 6
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6

• 12:30 pm - Lonsdale Bommies 12-20m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 1230 Portsea 1250
  Fully booked
  

  Discovered and named by one of the great local diving identities this dive site is spectacular.

  Approximately 1 kilometre from the Point Lonsdale Light and clear of the shipping channel, just outside Port Phillip Heads is an amazing area of Bommies or underwater rock formations. The strong current flow in this area has created a nutrient rich environment and subsequently prolific marine growth and the associated marine life. But it is the amazing rock formations that make this dive site special. 

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Fully booked

Sea Dragon

• 7:15 am - Scallop Drift 12m
  Queenscliff 0715 Portsea 0735
  

  Yessiree it's Scallop time! Maybe you're a wrapped in prosciutto, baked in the oven kind of diver? Heck, even garlic butter with soft herbs in a fry-pan!? Or are you, that "chuck 'em on the barbie and eat 'em while they're hot!" kind of person?

  However you like your Scallops, you NEED to experience the fun and excitement of catching them yourself! Within a maximum depth of 12m, the Scallop Beds are at super accessible depth for all levels of certified diver. Bring your catch-bag, fishing licence, and a will to succeed, to dive into a fun-filled day on the Bay, followed by an even better afternoon in the kitchen! 

   

  Minimum certification Open Water 18m. Divers must carry an SMB. Limit of 100 per person or as otherwise dictated by VFA.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 22
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 10:15 am - The Zoo 12-22m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 1015 Portsea 1035

  Zoo Reef is a dive site made popular by our own Geoff Rodda when he used to work as a dive charter boat captain. It's located near Boarfish Reef and The Grotto. The area is now most noted for being in the Sponge Gardens, with all the relevant draw cards for photographers, fish spotters and Crayfish hunters. The currents can run fast and strong, providing fresh nutrients for the marine life and because of this the area should be dived at slack water.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 17
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

• 1:15 pm - Ex HMAS Canberra (Wreck) 18-30m, J4 Sub (Wreck) 26m
  Queenscliff 1315 Portsea 1335
  

  HMAS Canberra:  The ex HMAS Canberra dive site lies in approximately 28 metres (92 feet) of water, with the top of the mast about 5 metres (16 feet) below the surface at low tide. 

  Divers are able to access the superstructure of all decks. Highlights are the junior mess mural, the captain's cabin, the bridge, galley, mess decks and operations room. These areas have been left as intact as possible to create additional interest for divers, plus nooks and crannies for creatures. Please note that this can make the dive more challenging.

  It is recommended that all divers first do an orientation dive on the ex HMAS Canberra Wreck/Reef to become familiar with the complexities of the Wreck before venturing into any compartments, regardless of their level of skill or experience.

  J4 Sub:  The stern of the J4 Submarine almost merges into the surrounding reef.  During its scuttling the bow section broke off, exposing the forward torpedoes tubes and bow modifications. This makes the torpedo tubes easily accessible to scuba divers without penetration. The conning tower is intact and in excellent condition.

  Certification required: Advanced 30m

  Available: 18
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Medusa 2

• 10:15 am - The Grotto 12-24m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 1015 Portsea 1035
  

  The Grotto is a reef dive located on the top of Lonsdale wall system that can only be accessed by boat. It gets its name from the many small caves and overhangs that make up the structure. With average depth of 12m the site gradually increases to a maximum depth of 24m. 

  This dive site is teeming with marine life: nudibranchs, boar fish, blue devil fish, cray fish, curious leather jackets and on occasion Port Jackson sharks snoozing in groups under rock ledges making this site a photographers paradise!

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 14
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

• 1:15 pm - 4 Hour Freediving session inside the bay
  Drift and play through multiple depths, scallop gard...
  Queenscliff 1315 Portsea 1335
  

  Certification required: Freediving

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $90 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Sea Dragon

• 9:30 am - Popes Eye 0-12m & The Grotto 12-24m
  Queenscliff 0930 Portsea 0950
  Fully booked
  

  Join us for a double dive to two of our amazing Open Water Diver sites in Port Phillip Bay.  Roughly 4.5hrs capturing the marine life and history of Popes Eye, followed by The Grotto - an all time favourite of ours - a beautiful wall dive on the Lonsdale Wall.

  The Grotto is named after the many small caves and large overhangs that form this site. Located on top of the Lonsdale Wall system, this area is teeming with marine life and a photographers dream. This site gradually increases in depth to around 23 metres in a system of interesting rock formations, overhangs and swim throughs.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Fully booked

• 1:30 pm - Popes eye and Seals 0-12m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 1330 Portsea 1350
  Fully booked
  

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving. 

  After we have been to Pope's Eye we stop off at the chinamans hat to have a snorkel with the beautiful and fun Australian fur seals.

  Certification required: None

  Fully booked

Medusa 2

• 11:00 am - Easter Bommie 14-26m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 1100 Portsea 1120
  

  A special treat just at the Northern end of the Lonsdale reef. No one really knows where the name originated, but everyone who has dived it knows it is a wonderful dive.

  With overhangs, aisles and ledges there is heaps of places for marine life to hide and for you to explore. The sandy bottom sourrounding the bommie gives you a max depth of 28m and the top lies in around 16-20m making it easy for all levels to have an enjoyable dive.

  At the base of the Bommie of around 27 meters with the sea bed covered in strange round rocks the size of cannonballs. You can follow the wall around to either the southeast or the southwest. Crayfish are abundant in the south east. Great dive lots of fish and lots of lovely soft corals and sponges.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 5
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5

• 2:00 pm - Portsea Back Beach Wall 17-18m
  Queenscliff 1400 Portsea 1420

  Just outside port Phillip Heads on the Point Nepean Side is an area of scattered reef with depths ranging from 17 to 18 meters. The sea life in this is area is prolific with crayfish, Blue Devils, Weedy sea Dragons, Seals, Abalone and much more. The Soft calcium that comprises most of the terrain in this area has eroded into lots of little swim through's, valleys and overhangs all topped off with alight scattering of kelp.

  This is a fantastic dive site for an avid fish photographer. This also near the area where Harold Hold disappeared so who knows what might be found here.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 5
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5

Medusa 2

• 10:00 am - The Grotto 12-24m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 1000 Portsea 1020
  

  The Grotto is a reef dive located on the top of Lonsdale wall system that can only be accessed by boat. It gets its name from the many small caves and overhangs that make up the structure. With average depth of 12m the site gradually increases to a maximum depth of 24m. 

  This dive site is teeming with marine life: nudibranchs, boar fish, blue devil fish, cray fish, curious leather jackets and on occasion Port Jackson sharks snoozing in groups under rock ledges making this site a photographers paradise!

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 1:00 pm - Dragons Lair 10-16m
  Flood
  Queenscliff 1300 Portsea 1320
  

  Just outside port Phillip Heads on the Point Lonsdale side is an area of scattered reef with depths ranging from 12 to 18 meters. The sea life in this is area is prolific with crayfish, Blue Devils, Weedy Sea Dragons, Seals, Abalone and much more. The Soft calcium that comprises most of the terrain in this area has eroded into lots of little swim throughs valleys and overhangs all topped off with alight scattering of kelp. This is a fantastic site for an avid fish spotter.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Medusa 2

• 8:00 am - The Supermarket 6-12m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 0800 Portsea 0820

  This area is a large rocky outcrop that runs out from Lonsdale Beach outside Port Phillip heads. There used to be an outfall from the abattoir on the other side of the sand dunes many years ago, but this has now gone. The rock outcrop used to be home to hundreds of Crayfish, Port Jackson Sharks and Wobbegongs.

   

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 11:00 am - Portsea Hole 12-33m
  S/F
  Queenscliff 1100 Portsea 1120
  

  Portsea Hole is about 500m from the Portsea Pier and is a remnant of the old Yarra River. The top of the hole is 12m and to the north there is a vertical wall approximately 75m long which drops to sand at 27m, then into a sand bowl which bottoms at 33m. The wall comprises small overhangs which are home to a vast array of invertebrate life and fish, in particular the beautiful Blue Devil fish. On the top of the hole there are several rock Bommies which host hundreds of fish of many species. Portsea Hole is one of Victoria's premier dive sites.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 18
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Sea Dragon

• 8:30 am - Twin Bommies 12-18m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 0830 Portsea 0850
  

  Twin Bommies is exactly as its name would suggest, 2 large rock Bommies standing up off the 18 meter seabed just off Point Lonsdale outside of Port Phillip Bay. The Bommies have a large community of fish life and are covered in bright soft corals and sponges. A great dive with lots of photo opportunities, not to mention the odd crayfish or two.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 8
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

• 11:30 am - The Grotto 12-24m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 1130 Portsea 1150
  

  The Grotto is a reef dive located on the top of Lonsdale wall system that can only be accessed by boat. It gets its name from the many small caves and overhangs that make up the structure. With average depth of 12m the site gradually increases to a maximum depth of 24m. 

  This dive site is teeming with marine life: nudibranchs, boar fish, blue devil fish, cray fish, curious leather jackets and on occasion Port Jackson sharks snoozing in groups under rock ledges making this site a photographers paradise!

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 10
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

• 2:30 pm - Popes eye and Seals 0-12m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 1430 Portsea 1450
  

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving. 

  After we have been to Pope's Eye we stop off at the chinamans hat to have a snorkel with the beautiful and fun Australian fur seals.

  Certification required: None

  Available: 23
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Medusa 2

• 6:30 am - Ex HMAS Canberra (Wreck) 18-30m, J4 Sub (Wreck) 26m
  Queenscliff 0630 Portsea 0650
  

  HMAS Canberra:  The ex HMAS Canberra dive site lies in approximately 28 metres (92 feet) of water, with the top of the mast about 5 metres (16 feet) below the surface at low tide. 

  Divers are able to access the superstructure of all decks. Highlights are the junior mess mural, the captain's cabin, the bridge, galley, mess decks and operations room. These areas have been left as intact as possible to create additional interest for divers, plus nooks and crannies for creatures. Please note that this can make the dive more challenging.

  It is recommended that all divers first do an orientation dive on the ex HMAS Canberra Wreck/Reef to become familiar with the complexities of the Wreck before venturing into any compartments, regardless of their level of skill or experience.

  J4 Sub:  The stern of the J4 Submarine almost merges into the surrounding reef.  During its scuttling the bow section broke off, exposing the forward torpedoes tubes and bow modifications. This makes the torpedo tubes easily accessible to scuba divers without penetration. The conning tower is intact and in excellent condition.

  Certification required: Advanced 30m

  Available: 15
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

• 11:30 am - Portsea Hole (12-33m) & Scallop Drift (12m)
  double dive
  Queenscliff 1130 Portsea 1150
  

  A great double dive!!

  Portsea Hole is a popular dive site inside Port Phillip about 500 m (1,640 ft) to the North-East from Portsea Pier in a sunken remnant secion of the drowned valley of the Yarra River. The surrounding seabed marks the top of Portsea Hole at 12 m (39 ft) and to the North there is a vertical wall approximately 75 m (246 ft) long which drops to sand at 27 m (89 ft), then into a sand bowl which bottoms at 33 m (108 ft).

  Then its off to the scallop grounds for a drift dive - spider crabs and crustaceans galore (we hope!) Whether you're catching a feed or just along for the ride - a drift dive is a great adventure to round out the days diving!

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 18
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Sea Dragon

• 6:15 am - The Zoo 12-22m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0615 Portsea 0635

  Zoo Reef is a dive site made popular by our own Geoff Rodda when he used to work as a dive charter boat captain. It's located near Boarfish Reef and The Grotto. The area is now most noted for being in the Sponge Gardens, with all the relevant draw cards for photographers, fish spotters and Crayfish hunters. The currents can run fast and strong, providing fresh nutrients for the marine life and because of this the area should be dived at slack water.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 14
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

• 9:15 am - Popes eye and Seals 0-12m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 0915 Portsea 0935
  

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving. 

  After we have been to Pope's Eye we stop off at the chinamans hat to have a snorkel with the beautiful and fun Australian fur seals.

  Certification required: None

  Available: 5
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5

• 12:15 pm - Paradise Wall 10-30 m
  S/F
  Queenscliff 1215 Portsea 1235
  

  Paradise Wall is located on the Lonsdale side of Port Phillip Heads and is a great dive site on Lonsdale Wall. It's the shallowest part of the wall with the drop-off starting in 10 or 12 metres of water. This makes the site a great beginning site for the less advanced diver as there are numerous overhangs to explore at relatively shallow depths. Each overhang supports a plethora of marine life for the diver to observe.

  While Paradise Wall starts with a couple of steps at shallow depths, it then drops away steeply into the depths. It's a magnificent spot with some fantastic caves down deeper. This has to be one of the best spots on the wall. An absolutely top-notch dive on territory no deeper than 30 metres. The fish life is always very good with large numbers of Southern Blue Devil about.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 11
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Medusa 2

• 7:45 am - The Euro (Wreck) 44-46m
  Queenscliff 0745 Portsea 0805
  

  Certification required: 45m

  Available: 6
  

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  Adult $120 1 2 3 4 5 6

• 12:15 pm - Ex HMAS Canberra (Wreck) 18-30m, J4 Sub (Wreck) 26m
  Queenscliff 1215 Portsea 1235
  

  HMAS Canberra:  The ex HMAS Canberra dive site lies in approximately 28 metres (92 feet) of water, with the top of the mast about 5 metres (16 feet) below the surface at low tide. 

  Divers are able to access the superstructure of all decks. Highlights are the junior mess mural, the captain's cabin, the bridge, galley, mess decks and operations room. These areas have been left as intact as possible to create additional interest for divers, plus nooks and crannies for creatures. Please note that this can make the dive more challenging.

  It is recommended that all divers first do an orientation dive on the ex HMAS Canberra Wreck/Reef to become familiar with the complexities of the Wreck before venturing into any compartments, regardless of their level of skill or experience.

  J4 Sub:  The stern of the J4 Submarine almost merges into the surrounding reef.  During its scuttling the bow section broke off, exposing the forward torpedoes tubes and bow modifications. This makes the torpedo tubes easily accessible to scuba divers without penetration. The conning tower is intact and in excellent condition.

  Certification required: Advanced 30m

  Available: 5
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5

• 11:00 am - Castle Rock 12-20m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 1100 Portsea 1120
  

  Castle Rock is located outside the Port Phillip Heads. This beautiful bommie rises out of the sandy bottom from around 20m to around 12m at the top. The location makes for a great dive for everyone as there is heaps of ledges and splits and the bommie makes is easy to navigate, lack currents and have a fixed depth on the bottom.

  The rock is around 200m in circumference, has many overhangs, walls and swimthroughs, and can be circled several times in a dive. 

  It is a wonderful fish dive, with a wide variety of creatures from sea dragons to Port Jackson sharks to be found on and around the Rock. There is even a slim chance of a cray or two under the overhangs at the bottom.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Sea Dragon

• 8:00 am - The Steps 17-29m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0800 Portsea 0820

  Located just North of the Lonsdale wall system, The Steps has some fantastic terrain. Starting in 17 metres, it steps down and along with huge overhangs and gullies and the area is also littered with caves. Swimming south will take you to the deeper water with the best parts of the dive between 20 and 30 metres.

  Each step is full of marine life sheltering in little nooks and overhangs and there are Crayfish in the area.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 2:00 pm - Popes eye and Seals 0-12m
  Seals / Popes Eye
  Queenscliff 1400 Portsea 1420
  

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving. 

  After we have been to Pope's Eye we stop off at the chinamans hat to have a snorkel with the beautiful and fun Australian fur seals.

  Certification required: None

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 2:30 pm - Scallop Drift 12m
  drift
  Queenscliff 1430 Portsea 1450
  

  Yessiree it's Scallop time! Maybe you're a wrapped in prosciutto, baked in the oven kind of diver? Heck, even garlic butter with soft herbs in a fry-pan!? Or are you, that "chuck 'em on the barbie and eat 'em while they're hot!" kind of person?

  However you like your Scallops, you NEED to experience the fun and excitement of catching them yourself! Within a maximum depth of 12m, the Scallop Beds are at super accessible depth for all levels of certified diver. Bring your catch-bag, fishing licence, and a will to succeed, to dive into a fun-filled day on the Bay, followed by an even better afternoon in the kitchen! 

   

  Minimum certification Open Water 18m. Divers must carry an SMB. Limit of 100 per person or as otherwise dictated by VFA.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Sea Dragon

• 8:30 am - Kelp Beds Reef 8-23m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0830 Portsea 0850
  

  Approx. midway between Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff is an area which is marked on Admiralty charts as the Kelp Beds. Here, large stalks of kelp used to extend up from a bottom of 15m to the surface where the fronds spread out to seemingly blanket areas of 50sq metres or more.

  The currents run fast and strong, providing the nutrients for the kelp growth and because of this the area should be dived at slack water

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 11:30 am - Popes eye and Seals 0-12m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 1130 Portsea 1150
  

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving. 

  After we have been to Pope's Eye we stop off at the chinamans hat to have a snorkel with the beautiful and fun Australian fur seals.

  Certification required: None

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Medusa 2

• 8:30 am - Easter Bommie 14-26m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0830 Portsea 0850
  

  A special treat just at the Northern end of the Lonsdale reef. No one really knows where the name originated, but everyone who has dived it knows it is a wonderful dive.

  With overhangs, aisles and ledges there is heaps of places for marine life to hide and for you to explore. The sandy bottom sourrounding the bommie gives you a max depth of 28m and the top lies in around 16-20m making it easy for all levels to have an enjoyable dive.

  At the base of the Bommie of around 27 meters with the sea bed covered in strange round rocks the size of cannonballs. You can follow the wall around to either the southeast or the southwest. Crayfish are abundant in the south east. Great dive lots of fish and lots of lovely soft corals and sponges.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 11:30 am - Ex HMAS Canberra (Wreck) 18-30m, J4 Sub (Wreck) 26m
  Queenscliff 1130 Portsea 1150
  

  HMAS Canberra:  The ex HMAS Canberra dive site lies in approximately 28 metres (92 feet) of water, with the top of the mast about 5 metres (16 feet) below the surface at low tide. 

  Divers are able to access the superstructure of all decks. Highlights are the junior mess mural, the captain's cabin, the bridge, galley, mess decks and operations room. These areas have been left as intact as possible to create additional interest for divers, plus nooks and crannies for creatures. Please note that this can make the dive more challenging.

  It is recommended that all divers first do an orientation dive on the ex HMAS Canberra Wreck/Reef to become familiar with the complexities of the Wreck before venturing into any compartments, regardless of their level of skill or experience.

  J4 Sub:  The stern of the J4 Submarine almost merges into the surrounding reef.  During its scuttling the bow section broke off, exposing the forward torpedoes tubes and bow modifications. This makes the torpedo tubes easily accessible to scuba divers without penetration. The conning tower is intact and in excellent condition.

  Certification required: Advanced 30m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Sea Dragon

• 7:15 am - Portsea Hole & Popes's Eye
  Popes Eye 1st
  Queenscliff 0715 Portsea 0735
  

  Portsea Hole is a popular dive site inside Port Phillip about 500 m (1,640 ft) to the North-East from Portsea Pier in a sunken remnant secion of the drowned valley of the Yarra River. The surrounding seabed marks the top of Portsea Hole at 12 m (39 ft) and to the North there is a vertical wall approximately 75 m (246 ft) long which drops to sand at 27 m (89 ft), then into a sand bowl which bottoms at 33 m (108 ft).

  Pope's Eye is a semicircular, horse-shoe shaped ring of large basalt blocks on top creating an artificial reef. This provides a safe anchorage for pleasure craft as well as an immensely beautiful locale for snorkellers and scuba divers. The bluestone foundations measure approximately 204 m (669 ft) in length, 22.4 m (73 ft) wide at the bottom to 1.25 m (4.1 ft) wide at the top, and rising to a height of 2.75 m (9.02 ft) above sea level at low tide.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 23
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 11:15 am - Popes eye and Seals 0-12m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 1115 Portsea 1135
  

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving. 

  After we have been to Pope's Eye we stop off at the chinamans hat to have a snorkel with the beautiful and fun Australian fur seals.

  Certification required: None

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Medusa 2

• 9:15 am - Ripbank 16-60m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0915 Portsea 0935
  

  A fantastic underwater cliff just outside Port Phillip heads. The currents through here dictate this dive only be conducted on a slack water at the end of the ingoing or flood tide and even then only when conditions are calm outside the bay. The passage of the current here runs along the wall and can be extremely fast. There are a lot of crayfish to be caught along the top of the wall. The wall itself is very steep with large overhangs and beautiful colours.

   

   

  Certification required: Advanced 30m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 12:15 pm - Scallop Drift 12m
  Queenscliff 1215 Portsea 1235
  

  Yessiree it's Scallop time! Maybe you're a wrapped in prosciutto, baked in the oven kind of diver? Heck, even garlic butter with soft herbs in a fry-pan!? Or are you, that "chuck 'em on the barbie and eat 'em while they're hot!" kind of person?

  However you like your Scallops, you NEED to experience the fun and excitement of catching them yourself! Within a maximum depth of 12m, the Scallop Beds are at super accessible depth for all levels of certified diver. Bring your catch-bag, fishing licence, and a will to succeed, to dive into a fun-filled day on the Bay, followed by an even better afternoon in the kitchen! 

   

  Minimum certification Open Water 18m. Divers must carry an SMB. Limit of 100 per person or as otherwise dictated by VFA.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 18
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Sea Dragon

• 7:00 am - Scallop Drift 12m
  Queenscliff 0700 Portsea 0720
  

  Yessiree it's Scallop time! Maybe you're a wrapped in prosciutto, baked in the oven kind of diver? Heck, even garlic butter with soft herbs in a fry-pan!? Or are you, that "chuck 'em on the barbie and eat 'em while they're hot!" kind of person?

  However you like your Scallops, you NEED to experience the fun and excitement of catching them yourself! Within a maximum depth of 12m, the Scallop Beds are at super accessible depth for all levels of certified diver. Bring your catch-bag, fishing licence, and a will to succeed, to dive into a fun-filled day on the Bay, followed by an even better afternoon in the kitchen! 

   

  Minimum certification Open Water 18m. Divers must carry an SMB. Limit of 100 per person or as otherwise dictated by VFA.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 15
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

• 10:00 am - The Grotto 12-24m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 1000 Portsea 1020
  Fully booked
  

  The Grotto is a reef dive located on the top of Lonsdale wall system that can only be accessed by boat. It gets its name from the many small caves and overhangs that make up the structure. With average depth of 12m the site gradually increases to a maximum depth of 24m. 

  This dive site is teeming with marine life: nudibranchs, boar fish, blue devil fish, cray fish, curious leather jackets and on occasion Port Jackson sharks snoozing in groups under rock ledges making this site a photographers paradise!

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Fully booked

• 1:00 pm - Ex HMAS Canberra (Wreck) 18-30m, J4 Sub (Wreck) 26m
  Queenscliff 1300 Portsea 1320
  

  HMAS Canberra:  The ex HMAS Canberra dive site lies in approximately 28 metres (92 feet) of water, with the top of the mast about 5 metres (16 feet) below the surface at low tide. 

  Divers are able to access the superstructure of all decks. Highlights are the junior mess mural, the captain's cabin, the bridge, galley, mess decks and operations room. These areas have been left as intact as possible to create additional interest for divers, plus nooks and crannies for creatures. Please note that this can make the dive more challenging.

  It is recommended that all divers first do an orientation dive on the ex HMAS Canberra Wreck/Reef to become familiar with the complexities of the Wreck before venturing into any compartments, regardless of their level of skill or experience.

  J4 Sub:  The stern of the J4 Submarine almost merges into the surrounding reef.  During its scuttling the bow section broke off, exposing the forward torpedoes tubes and bow modifications. This makes the torpedo tubes easily accessible to scuba divers without penetration. The conning tower is intact and in excellent condition.

  Certification required: Advanced 30m

  Available: 18
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Medusa 2

• 7:00 am - Dragons Lair 10-16m
  flood
  Queenscliff 0700 Portsea 0720
  

  Just outside port Phillip Heads on the Point Lonsdale side is an area of scattered reef with depths ranging from 12 to 18 meters. The sea life in this is area is prolific with crayfish, Blue Devils, Weedy Sea Dragons, Seals, Abalone and much more. The Soft calcium that comprises most of the terrain in this area has eroded into lots of little swim throughs valleys and overhangs all topped off with alight scattering of kelp. This is a fantastic site for an avid fish spotter.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 10:00 am - Eliza Ramsden (Wreck) 18-22m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 1000 Portsea 1020
  Fully booked
  

  One of the few shipwrecks that are available for all levels of certified divers. As she sits just on the edge of the shipping channel this dive is only rarely diveable and you should consider yourself lucky if you get the opportunity to dive here!

  Built in Glasgow Scotland in 1874 for Samuel Ramsden of Melbourne and named after his wife she cost 10,000 pounds. She was a three masted iron barque, length 151 ft beam 27 ft and a gross tonnage of 415 tons.

  The vessel sunk in 1875 on her first voyage out of Melbourne when she struck Corsair rock on her way to Newcastle. The Eliza was abandoned without loss of life, but floated free overnight and slowly drifted back into the bay and sank where she now lies. Unfortunately she rests right on the edge of the shipping channel and posed a danger to vessels using the channel. For many years her masts remained above sea level and so she wasn’t a real danger until her masts finally collapsed in the 1960 and then she needed to be demolished with explosives.

  The vessel now lies upright in 14 metres to the top of the bow and around 20 metres at the stern, which is quite badly broken up however the donkey boiler is still visible. She sits on the seabed facing east west with her bow to the west.

  As this dive site is subject to shipping an alternative dive site may be selected if shipping is present.

  Certification required: Advanced 30m

  Fully booked

• 1:00 pm - Lonsdale Bommies 12-20m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 1300 Portsea 1320
  

  Discovered and named by one of the great local diving identities this dive site is spectacular.

  Approximately 1 kilometre from the Point Lonsdale Light and clear of the shipping channel, just outside Port Phillip Heads is an amazing area of Bommies or underwater rock formations. The strong current flow in this area has created a nutrient rich environment and subsequently prolific marine growth and the associated marine life. But it is the amazing rock formations that make this dive site special. 

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Sea Dragon

• 7:45 am - Scallop Drift 12m
  Queenscliff 0745 Portsea 0805
  

  Yessiree it's Scallop time! Maybe you're a wrapped in prosciutto, baked in the oven kind of diver? Heck, even garlic butter with soft herbs in a fry-pan!? Or are you, that "chuck 'em on the barbie and eat 'em while they're hot!" kind of person?

  However you like your Scallops, you NEED to experience the fun and excitement of catching them yourself! Within a maximum depth of 12m, the Scallop Beds are at super accessible depth for all levels of certified diver. Bring your catch-bag, fishing licence, and a will to succeed, to dive into a fun-filled day on the Bay, followed by an even better afternoon in the kitchen! 

   

  Minimum certification Open Water 18m. Divers must carry an SMB. Limit of 100 per person or as otherwise dictated by VFA.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 3
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3

• 10:45 am - The Grotto 12-24m
  Queenscliff 1045 Portsea 1105
  

  The Grotto is a reef dive located on the top of Lonsdale wall system that can only be accessed by boat. It gets its name from the many small caves and overhangs that make up the structure. With average depth of 12m the site gradually increases to a maximum depth of 24m. 

  This dive site is teeming with marine life: nudibranchs, boar fish, blue devil fish, cray fish, curious leather jackets and on occasion Port Jackson sharks snoozing in groups under rock ledges making this site a photographers paradise!

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 6
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6

Medusa 2

• 7:45 am - Scallop Drift 12m
  Queenscliff 0745 Portsea 0805
  

  Yessiree it's Scallop time! Maybe you're a wrapped in prosciutto, baked in the oven kind of diver? Heck, even garlic butter with soft herbs in a fry-pan!? Or are you, that "chuck 'em on the barbie and eat 'em while they're hot!" kind of person?

  However you like your Scallops, you NEED to experience the fun and excitement of catching them yourself! Within a maximum depth of 12m, the Scallop Beds are at super accessible depth for all levels of certified diver. Bring your catch-bag, fishing licence, and a will to succeed, to dive into a fun-filled day on the Bay, followed by an even better afternoon in the kitchen! 

   

  Minimum certification Open Water 18m. Divers must carry an SMB. Limit of 100 per person or as otherwise dictated by VFA.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 10:45 am - Boarfish Reef 8-22m + Pope's Eye 0-12m
  Queenscliff 1045 Portsea 1105
  

  Boarfish reef boasts all the colours of the rainbow. The reef, which lies approximately halfway between Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale starts in approx. 10m of water and drops off to 22m in a system of caves drop-offs and overhangs. The reef provides a multitude of colour, plant and animal life. There are the spectacular Blue Devil fish, crayfish and of course Boarfish.

  Near the southern end of the reef, lies a large 4m Admiralty anchor encrusted with marine growth. On the northern tip of the reef a large sponge garden extends for approx 400m

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 8
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Sea Dragon

• 8:00 am - Scubabo Cliffs 10-40m
  S/F
  Queenscliff 0800 Portsea 0820
  

  In a land before time, Scubabo Cliffs was know as one of the most accessible points to access the beauty of the Lonsdale Wall. With an accessible entry depth for all certified divers to explore the glorious sponges and corals, immersed in epic fish life; we found were amazed to learn the ancient site shares the same name as our business…?

  
  A photographers dream, and a recreational divers paradise. 

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 11:00 am - Popes eye and Seals 0-12m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 1100 Portsea 1120
  

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving. 

  After we have been to Pope's Eye we stop off at the chinamans hat to have a snorkel with the beautiful and fun Australian fur seals.

  Certification required: None

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Medusa 2

• 9:30 am - Scallop Drift 12m
  Queenscliff 0930 Portsea 0950
  

  Yessiree it's Scallop time! Maybe you're a wrapped in prosciutto, baked in the oven kind of diver? Heck, even garlic butter with soft herbs in a fry-pan!? Or are you, that "chuck 'em on the barbie and eat 'em while they're hot!" kind of person?

  However you like your Scallops, you NEED to experience the fun and excitement of catching them yourself! Within a maximum depth of 12m, the Scallop Beds are at super accessible depth for all levels of certified diver. Bring your catch-bag, fishing licence, and a will to succeed, to dive into a fun-filled day on the Bay, followed by an even better afternoon in the kitchen! 

   

  Minimum certification Open Water 18m. Divers must carry an SMB. Limit of 100 per person or as otherwise dictated by VFA.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 18
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

• 12:30 pm - Ripbank 16-60m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 1230 Portsea 1250
  

  A fantastic underwater cliff just outside Port Phillip heads. The currents through here dictate this dive only be conducted on a slack water at the end of the ingoing or flood tide and even then only when conditions are calm outside the bay. The passage of the current here runs along the wall and can be extremely fast. There are a lot of crayfish to be caught along the top of the wall. The wall itself is very steep with large overhangs and beautiful colours.

   

   

  Certification required: Advanced 30m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Sea Dragon

• 6:15 am - Lonsdale Bommies 12-20m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 0615 Portsea 0635
  

  Discovered and named by one of the great local diving identities this dive site is spectacular.

  Approximately 1 kilometre from the Point Lonsdale Light and clear of the shipping channel, just outside Port Phillip Heads is an amazing area of Bommies or underwater rock formations. The strong current flow in this area has created a nutrient rich environment and subsequently prolific marine growth and the associated marine life. But it is the amazing rock formations that make this dive site special. 

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 9:15 am - Boarfish Reef 8-22m + Pope's Eye 0-12m
  Queenscliff 0915 Portsea 0935
  

  Boarfish reef boasts all the colours of the rainbow. The reef, which lies approximately halfway between Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale starts in approx. 10m of water and drops off to 22m in a system of caves drop-offs and overhangs. The reef provides a multitude of colour, plant and animal life. There are the spectacular Blue Devil fish, crayfish and of course Boarfish.

  Near the southern end of the reef, lies a large 4m Admiralty anchor encrusted with marine growth. On the northern tip of the reef a large sponge garden extends for approx 400m

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 1:45 pm - Portsea Hole 12-33m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 1345 Portsea 1405
  

  Portsea Hole is about 500m from the Portsea Pier and is a remnant of the old Yarra River. The top of the hole is 12m and to the north there is a vertical wall approximately 75m long which drops to sand at 27m, then into a sand bowl which bottoms at 33m. The wall comprises small overhangs which are home to a vast array of invertebrate life and fish, in particular the beautiful Blue Devil fish. On the top of the hole there are several rock Bommies which host hundreds of fish of many species. Portsea Hole is one of Victoria's premier dive sites.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 17
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Medusa 2

• 6:15 am - Castle Rock 12-20m
  Queenscliff 0615 Portsea 0635
  

  Castle Rock is located outside the Port Phillip Heads. This beautiful bommie rises out of the sandy bottom from around 20m to around 12m at the top. The location makes for a great dive for everyone as there is heaps of ledges and splits and the bommie makes is easy to navigate, lack currents and have a fixed depth on the bottom.

  The rock is around 200m in circumference, has many overhangs, walls and swimthroughs, and can be circled several times in a dive. 

  It is a wonderful fish dive, with a wide variety of creatures from sea dragons to Port Jackson sharks to be found on and around the Rock. There is even a slim chance of a cray or two under the overhangs at the bottom.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 9:15 am - Scubabo Cliffs 10-40m
  S/F
  Queenscliff 0915 Portsea 0935
  

  In a land before time, Scubabo Cliffs was know as one of the most accessible points to access the beauty of the Lonsdale Wall. With an accessible entry depth for all certified divers to explore the glorious sponges and corals, immersed in epic fish life; we found were amazed to learn the ancient site shares the same name as our business…?

  
  A photographers dream, and a recreational divers paradise. 

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 12:15 pm - Ex HMAS Canberra (Wreck) 18-30m, J4 Sub (Wreck) 26m
  Queenscliff 1215 Portsea 1235
  

  HMAS Canberra:  The ex HMAS Canberra dive site lies in approximately 28 metres (92 feet) of water, with the top of the mast about 5 metres (16 feet) below the surface at low tide. 

  Divers are able to access the superstructure of all decks. Highlights are the junior mess mural, the captain's cabin, the bridge, galley, mess decks and operations room. These areas have been left as intact as possible to create additional interest for divers, plus nooks and crannies for creatures. Please note that this can make the dive more challenging.

  It is recommended that all divers first do an orientation dive on the ex HMAS Canberra Wreck/Reef to become familiar with the complexities of the Wreck before venturing into any compartments, regardless of their level of skill or experience.

  J4 Sub:  The stern of the J4 Submarine almost merges into the surrounding reef.  During its scuttling the bow section broke off, exposing the forward torpedoes tubes and bow modifications. This makes the torpedo tubes easily accessible to scuba divers without penetration. The conning tower is intact and in excellent condition.

  Certification required: Advanced 30m

  Available: 17
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Sea Dragon

• 7:15 am - Lonsdale Arches 12-20m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 0715 Portsea 0735
  

  Discovered and named by one of the great local diving identities this dive site is spectacular.

  Approximately 1 kilometre from the Point Lonsdale Light and clear of the shipping channel, just outside Port Phillip Heads is an amazing area of Bommies or underwater rock formations. The strong current flow in this area has created a nutrient rich environment and subsequently prolific marine growth and the associated marine life. But it is the amazing rock formations that make this dive site special. This site has a couple of amazing swim throughs that are very safe easy to enter. 

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 10:15 am - Devil's Dropoff 12-40m+
  S/F
  Queenscliff 1015 Portsea 1035
  

  One of the all time favorite wall dives. The steps goes from around 12m to 30m with amazing marinelife as the site is within a Marine Park. If you are certified to go deeper the site slopes down to 55m+

  This dive site have a wide variety of marine life and vibrant colours. It is a good spot to see Port Jackson sharks, Banjo sharks and big rays so keep your eyes open.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 1:15 pm - Popes eye and Seals 0-12m
  Snorkel or Dive tour
  Queenscliff 1315 Portsea 1335
  

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving. 

  After we have been to Pope's Eye we stop off at the chinamans hat to have a snorkel with the beautiful and fun Australian fur seals.

  Certification required: None

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Medusa 2

• 7:15 am - J4 Submarine (Wreck) 26m
  Queenscliff 0715 Portsea 0735
  

  Scuttled in the 1920s, this submarine was rediscovered by divers in 1982. The Melbourne Bottom Scratcher's Dive Club has placed a plaque at the conning tower base commemorating their find.

  Known as the 26m, 27m and 90 foot sub, the wreck lies with its bow pointing out to sea. During its scuttling
  the bow section broke off, exposing the forward torpedoes tubes and bow modifications.

  Depths of up to 30m can be gained around and under the broken bow section.
  As with the other Subs, the 26m sub is host to a variety of plant and animal life.

  Good conditions for photography are often found near the conning tower, which is usually surrounded by many fish.

  For the experienced diver, with the proper certificationn, penetration of the wreck is possible via several large openings in the hull. Such penetration should not be taken lightly, as being shallower than the other subs, this wreck is particularly susceptible to surge. Unwary divers can be literally sucked in and catapulted through the wrecks interior.
  However, the surge prevents any silting, and under suitable conditions this makes for one of Melbourne top dives.

  Certification required: Advanced 30m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 10:15 am - Cray Dive & Scallop Drift (double dive) 8-28m
  Queenscliff 1015 Portsea 1035
  

  Join us for the crustaceans adventure! Slack water dive and a drift!

  Not into the catch?  No problem!  These sites are suitable for divers wanting to explore the beautiful lonsdale wall and drift down the bay.  There's something or everyone on this tour!

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 19
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

• 2:45 pm - 12lb Reef 8-20m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 1445 Portsea 1505
  

  12lb Reef is located on the Lonsdale Wall. Its name has a similar pedigree to that of 16lb reef - namely that,it was home to a massive crayfish. The difference, however, is that this one was caught.

  The story goes along the following lines: a cray diver caught site of the monster in its cave, and grabbed it. In fact, its more accurate to say that the cray caught him: by the time he reached the surface the two were still locked in a mortal struggle! Nevertheless, there could well be more still lurking here, so if you fancy your skills as a cray basher it is definitely worth a look.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Sea Dragon

• 8:00 am - Popes eye and Seals 0-12m
  Queenscliff 0800 Portsea 0820
  

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving. 

  After we have been to Pope's Eye we stop off at the chinamans hat to have a snorkel with the beautiful and fun Australian fur seals.

  Certification required: None

  Available: 19
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

• 11:00 am - The Grotto 12-24m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 1100 Portsea 1120
  

  The Grotto is a reef dive located on the top of Lonsdale wall system that can only be accessed by boat. It gets its name from the many small caves and overhangs that make up the structure. With average depth of 12m the site gradually increases to a maximum depth of 24m. 

  This dive site is teeming with marine life: nudibranchs, boar fish, blue devil fish, cray fish, curious leather jackets and on occasion Port Jackson sharks snoozing in groups under rock ledges making this site a photographers paradise!

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 14
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

• 2:00 pm - Scallop Drift 12m
  Queenscliff 1400 Portsea 1420
  

  Yessiree it's Scallop time! Maybe you're a wrapped in prosciutto, baked in the oven kind of diver? Heck, even garlic butter with soft herbs in a fry-pan!? Or are you, that "chuck 'em on the barbie and eat 'em while they're hot!" kind of person?

  However you like your Scallops, you NEED to experience the fun and excitement of catching them yourself! Within a maximum depth of 12m, the Scallop Beds are at super accessible depth for all levels of certified diver. Bring your catch-bag, fishing licence, and a will to succeed, to dive into a fun-filled day on the Bay, followed by an even better afternoon in the kitchen! 

   

  Minimum certification Open Water 18m. Divers must carry an SMB. Limit of 100 per person or as otherwise dictated by VFA.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 23
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Medusa 2

• 6:30 am - Ex HMAS Canberra (Wreck) 18-30m, J4 Sub (Wreck) 26m
  Queenscliff 0630 Portsea 0650
  

  HMAS Canberra:  The ex HMAS Canberra dive site lies in approximately 28 metres (92 feet) of water, with the top of the mast about 5 metres (16 feet) below the surface at low tide. 

  Divers are able to access the superstructure of all decks. Highlights are the junior mess mural, the captain's cabin, the bridge, galley, mess decks and operations room. These areas have been left as intact as possible to create additional interest for divers, plus nooks and crannies for creatures. Please note that this can make the dive more challenging.

  It is recommended that all divers first do an orientation dive on the ex HMAS Canberra Wreck/Reef to become familiar with the complexities of the Wreck before venturing into any compartments, regardless of their level of skill or experience.

  J4 Sub:  The stern of the J4 Submarine almost merges into the surrounding reef.  During its scuttling the bow section broke off, exposing the forward torpedoes tubes and bow modifications. This makes the torpedo tubes easily accessible to scuba divers without penetration. The conning tower is intact and in excellent condition.

  Certification required: Advanced 30m

  Available: 17
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

• 11:00 am - The Zoo 12-22m
  S/E

  Zoo Reef is a dive site made popular by our own Geoff Rodda when he used to work as a dive charter boat captain. It's located near Boarfish Reef and The Grotto. The area is now most noted for being in the Sponge Gardens, with all the relevant draw cards for photographers, fish spotters and Crayfish hunters. The currents can run fast and strong, providing fresh nutrients for the marine life and because of this the area should be dived at slack water.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 7:00 am - Ex HMAS Canberra (Wreck) 18-30m, J4 Sub (Wreck) 26m
  Queenscliff 0700 Portsea 0720
  

  HMAS Canberra:  The ex HMAS Canberra dive site lies in approximately 28 metres (92 feet) of water, with the top of the mast about 5 metres (16 feet) below the surface at low tide. 

  Divers are able to access the superstructure of all decks. Highlights are the junior mess mural, the captain's cabin, the bridge, galley, mess decks and operations room. These areas have been left as intact as possible to create additional interest for divers, plus nooks and crannies for creatures. Please note that this can make the dive more challenging.

  It is recommended that all divers first do an orientation dive on the ex HMAS Canberra Wreck/Reef to become familiar with the complexities of the Wreck before venturing into any compartments, regardless of their level of skill or experience.

  J4 Sub:  The stern of the J4 Submarine almost merges into the surrounding reef.  During its scuttling the bow section broke off, exposing the forward torpedoes tubes and bow modifications. This makes the torpedo tubes easily accessible to scuba divers without penetration. The conning tower is intact and in excellent condition.

  Certification required: Advanced 30m

  Available: 17
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Sea Dragon

• 8:45 am - Popes eye and Seals 0-12m
  Queenscliff 0845 Portsea 0905
  

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving. 

  After we have been to Pope's Eye we stop off at the chinamans hat to have a snorkel with the beautiful and fun Australian fur seals.

  Certification required: None

  Available: 19
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

• 11:45 am - Kelp Beds Reef 8-23m
  Queenscliff 1145 Portsea 1205
  

  Approx. midway between Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff is an area which is marked on Admiralty charts as the Kelp Beds. Here, large stalks of kelp used to extend up from a bottom of 15m to the surface where the fronds spread out to seemingly blanket areas of 50sq metres or more.

  The currents run fast and strong, providing the nutrients for the kelp growth and because of this the area should be dived at slack water

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 18
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

• 2:45 pm - Scallop Drift 12m
  Queenscliff 1445 Portsea 1505
  

  Yessiree it's Scallop time! Maybe you're a wrapped in prosciutto, baked in the oven kind of diver? Heck, even garlic butter with soft herbs in a fry-pan!? Or are you, that "chuck 'em on the barbie and eat 'em while they're hot!" kind of person?

  However you like your Scallops, you NEED to experience the fun and excitement of catching them yourself! Within a maximum depth of 12m, the Scallop Beds are at super accessible depth for all levels of certified diver. Bring your catch-bag, fishing licence, and a will to succeed, to dive into a fun-filled day on the Bay, followed by an even better afternoon in the kitchen! 

   

  Minimum certification Open Water 18m. Divers must carry an SMB. Limit of 100 per person or as otherwise dictated by VFA.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Medusa 2

• 11:45 am - Cray Dive
  Queenscliff 1145 Portsea 1205
  

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 19
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

• 12:15 pm - Scubabo Cliffs 10-40m
  S/F
  Queenscliff 1215 Portsea 1235
  

  In a land before time, Scubabo Cliffs was know as one of the most accessible points to access the beauty of the Lonsdale Wall. With an accessible entry depth for all certified divers to explore the glorious sponges and corals, immersed in epic fish life; we found were amazed to learn the ancient site shares the same name as our business…?

  
  A photographers dream, and a recreational divers paradise. 

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Sea Dragon

• 6:15 am - Boarfish Reef 8-22m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0615 Portsea 0635
  

  Boarfish reef boasts all the colours of the rainbow. The reef, which lies approximately halfway between Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale starts in approx. 10m of water and drops off to 22m in a system of caves drop-offs and overhangs. The reef provides a multitude of colour, plant and animal life. There are the spectacular Blue Devil fish, crayfish and of course Boarfish.

  Near the southern end of the reef, lies a large 4m Admiralty anchor encrusted with marine growth. On the northern tip of the reef a large sponge garden extends for approx 400m

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 9:15 am - Popes eye and Seals 0-12m
  Queenscliff 0915 Portsea 0935
  

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving. 

  After we have been to Pope's Eye we stop off at the chinamans hat to have a snorkel with the beautiful and fun Australian fur seals.

  Certification required: None

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 12:15 pm - The Grotto 12-24m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 1215 Portsea 1235
  

  The Grotto is a reef dive located on the top of Lonsdale wall system that can only be accessed by boat. It gets its name from the many small caves and overhangs that make up the structure. With average depth of 12m the site gradually increases to a maximum depth of 24m. 

  This dive site is teeming with marine life: nudibranchs, boar fish, blue devil fish, cray fish, curious leather jackets and on occasion Port Jackson sharks snoozing in groups under rock ledges making this site a photographers paradise!

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Medusa 2

• 6:15 am - Artificial Reef Structure - Port Phillip Bay (28m)
  Queenscliff 0615 Portsea 0635
  

  An interesting new spot in Port Phillip Bay!  This Artificial Reef Structures deployed on the seabed will make for an adventurous dive.  A dive that will bring new things to see with each descent!  This dive is a must for those who are keen for something different and for those interested in marine science and conservation!  Share your photos with us so that we can track the progress of this amazing location!

  A bit more about the site........

  The Port Phillip Heads ‘Rip’ area located between Point Lonsdale and Point Nepean is a hotspot to target yellowtail kingfish, a prized recreational sportfish. As such, condensed boat traffic presents a level of compromised safety to ships and recreational vessels particularly when recreational vessels typically fish within the only shipping channel used to access ports within Port Phillip.

  The Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) has deployed a total of 16 artificial reef modules within four clusters at a depth of around 28 metres. Reef modules are durable, multi-dimensional, made from environmentally friendly cement and have a large surface area for colonisation of marine plants and animals. The artificial reef modules are a proven and stable design to attract yellowtail kingfish and improve marine life.

  To increase fishing opportunities for recreational anglers and to provide an alternative safer location away from dangerous shipping channels, the VFA has deployed the artificial reef structures approximately 800 m north-north east of Observatory Point within Port Phillip, 2.3 km east-north east of Point Nepean and 3.8 km north west of Portsea.

  The VFA worked closely with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) to seek all relevant approvals and assessments for the kingfish reef. Marine and Coastal Act consent to deploy the reefs was granted by DELWP. DELWP also conducted its own independent risk assessment.

  The location of the kingfish reef was selected in consultation with DELWP and the Harbour Master of Port Phillip Bay. The Port of Melbourne and Victorian Ports Corporation were also consulted and are supportive of the location selected.

  https://vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fishing/featured/old/kingfish-reefs-in-port-phillip

  Certification required: Advanced 30m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 9:15 am - Lonsdale Arches 12-20m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 0915 Portsea 0935
  

  Discovered and named by one of the great local diving identities this dive site is spectacular.

  Approximately 1 kilometre from the Point Lonsdale Light and clear of the shipping channel, just outside Port Phillip Heads is an amazing area of Bommies or underwater rock formations. The strong current flow in this area has created a nutrient rich environment and subsequently prolific marine growth and the associated marine life. But it is the amazing rock formations that make this dive site special. This site has a couple of amazing swim throughs that are very safe easy to enter. 

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Sea Dragon

• 9:45 am - Popes eye and Seals 0-12m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 0945 Portsea 1005
  

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving. 

  After we have been to Pope's Eye we stop off at the chinamans hat to have a snorkel with the beautiful and fun Australian fur seals.

  Certification required: None

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 12:45 pm - The Grotto 12-24m
  S/F
  Queenscliff 1245 Portsea 1305
  

  The Grotto is a reef dive located on the top of Lonsdale wall system that can only be accessed by boat. It gets its name from the many small caves and overhangs that make up the structure. With average depth of 12m the site gradually increases to a maximum depth of 24m. 

  This dive site is teeming with marine life: nudibranchs, boar fish, blue devil fish, cray fish, curious leather jackets and on occasion Port Jackson sharks snoozing in groups under rock ledges making this site a photographers paradise!

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Medusa 2

• 9:45 am - Cray Dive & Scallop Drift (double dive) 8-28m
  Scallop Drift first
  Queenscliff 0945 Portsea 1005
  

  Join us for the crustaceans adventure! Slack water dive and a drift!

  Not into the catch?  No problem!  These sites are suitable for divers wanting to explore the beautiful lonsdale wall and drift down the bay.  There's something or everyone on this tour!

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 18
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Sea Dragon

• 7:15 am - Boarfish Reef 8-22m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0715 Portsea 0735
  

  Boarfish reef boasts all the colours of the rainbow. The reef, which lies approximately halfway between Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale starts in approx. 10m of water and drops off to 22m in a system of caves drop-offs and overhangs. The reef provides a multitude of colour, plant and animal life. There are the spectacular Blue Devil fish, crayfish and of course Boarfish.

  Near the southern end of the reef, lies a large 4m Admiralty anchor encrusted with marine growth. On the northern tip of the reef a large sponge garden extends for approx 400m

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 21
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 10:15 am - Popes eye and Seals 0-12m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 1015 Portsea 1035
  

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving. 

  After we have been to Pope's Eye we stop off at the chinamans hat to have a snorkel with the beautiful and fun Australian fur seals.

  Certification required: None

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 1:15 pm - 12lb Reef 8-20m
  S/F
  Queenscliff 1315 Portsea 1335
  

  12lb Reef is located on the Lonsdale Wall. Its name has a similar pedigree to that of 16lb reef - namely that,it was home to a massive crayfish. The difference, however, is that this one was caught.

  The story goes along the following lines: a cray diver caught site of the monster in its cave, and grabbed it. In fact, its more accurate to say that the cray caught him: by the time he reached the surface the two were still locked in a mortal struggle! Nevertheless, there could well be more still lurking here, so if you fancy your skills as a cray basher it is definitely worth a look.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Medusa 2

• 7:15 am - Kelp Beds Reef 8-23m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0715 Portsea 0735
  

  Approx. midway between Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff is an area which is marked on Admiralty charts as the Kelp Beds. Here, large stalks of kelp used to extend up from a bottom of 15m to the surface where the fronds spread out to seemingly blanket areas of 50sq metres or more.

  The currents run fast and strong, providing the nutrients for the kelp growth and because of this the area should be dived at slack water

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 10:15 am - Twin Bommies 12-18m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 1015 Portsea 1035
  

  Twin Bommies is exactly as its name would suggest, 2 large rock Bommies standing up off the 18 meter seabed just off Point Lonsdale outside of Port Phillip Bay. The Bommies have a large community of fish life and are covered in bright soft corals and sponges. A great dive with lots of photo opportunities, not to mention the odd crayfish or two.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 17
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

• 1:15 pm - Scubabo Cliffs 10-40m
  S/F
  Queenscliff 1315 Portsea 1335
  

  In a land before time, Scubabo Cliffs was know as one of the most accessible points to access the beauty of the Lonsdale Wall. With an accessible entry depth for all certified divers to explore the glorious sponges and corals, immersed in epic fish life; we found were amazed to learn the ancient site shares the same name as our business…?

  
  A photographers dream, and a recreational divers paradise. 

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Sea Dragon

• 7:30 am - Portsea Hole 12-33m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0730 Portsea 0750
  

  Portsea Hole is about 500m from the Portsea Pier and is a remnant of the old Yarra River. The top of the hole is 12m and to the north there is a vertical wall approximately 75m long which drops to sand at 27m, then into a sand bowl which bottoms at 33m. The wall comprises small overhangs which are home to a vast array of invertebrate life and fish, in particular the beautiful Blue Devil fish. On the top of the hole there are several rock Bommies which host hundreds of fish of many species. Portsea Hole is one of Victoria's premier dive sites.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 10:30 am - Popes eye and Seals 0-12m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 1030 Portsea 1050
  

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving. 

  After we have been to Pope's Eye we stop off at the chinamans hat to have a snorkel with the beautiful and fun Australian fur seals.

  Certification required: None

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Medusa 2

• 7:30 am - Dobby's Sock 8-18m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0730 Portsea 0750
  

  “Such a beautiful place, to be with friends. Dobby is happy to be with his friends”
  Local fisherman tales suggest a solid brass sock lies within the pages of a journal hidden beneath the waves. So the story goes, a diver who retrieves the sock will furthermore bequest the title of a “free elf”. Thorough exploration of the picturesque reef structures and close study of the beauty in the sponge-life and corals may lead the curious diver in the right direction. Others, may need to simply marvel at the Boarfish, Blue Devils and Port Jackson Sharks often seen hiding beneath the sites many ledges and overhangs.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 10:30 am - Castle Rock 12-20m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 1030 Portsea 1050
  

  Castle Rock is located outside the Port Phillip Heads. This beautiful bommie rises out of the sandy bottom from around 20m to around 12m at the top. The location makes for a great dive for everyone as there is heaps of ledges and splits and the bommie makes is easy to navigate, lack currents and have a fixed depth on the bottom.

  The rock is around 200m in circumference, has many overhangs, walls and swimthroughs, and can be circled several times in a dive. 

  It is a wonderful fish dive, with a wide variety of creatures from sea dragons to Port Jackson sharks to be found on and around the Rock. There is even a slim chance of a cray or two under the overhangs at the bottom.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Sea Dragon

• 8:00 am - The Zoo 12-22m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0800 Portsea 0820

  Zoo Reef is a dive site made popular by our own Geoff Rodda when he used to work as a dive charter boat captain. It's located near Boarfish Reef and The Grotto. The area is now most noted for being in the Sponge Gardens, with all the relevant draw cards for photographers, fish spotters and Crayfish hunters. The currents can run fast and strong, providing fresh nutrients for the marine life and because of this the area should be dived at slack water.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 11:00 am - Popes eye and Seals 0-12m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 1100 Portsea 1120
  

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving. 

  After we have been to Pope's Eye we stop off at the chinamans hat to have a snorkel with the beautiful and fun Australian fur seals.

  Certification required: None

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Medusa 2

• 8:00 am - Cray Dive & Scallop Drift (double dive) 8-28m
  Queenscliff 0800 Portsea 0820
  

  Join us for the crustaceans adventure! Slack water dive and a drift!

  Not into the catch?  No problem!  These sites are suitable for divers wanting to explore the beautiful lonsdale wall and drift down the bay.  There's something or everyone on this tour!

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Sea Dragon

• 8:15 am - Boarfish Reef 8-22m + Pope's Eye 0-12m
  Queenscliff 0815 Portsea 0835
  

  Boarfish reef boasts all the colours of the rainbow. The reef, which lies approximately halfway between Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale starts in approx. 10m of water and drops off to 22m in a system of caves drop-offs and overhangs. The reef provides a multitude of colour, plant and animal life. There are the spectacular Blue Devil fish, crayfish and of course Boarfish.

  Near the southern end of the reef, lies a large 4m Admiralty anchor encrusted with marine growth. On the northern tip of the reef a large sponge garden extends for approx 400m

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 22
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 12:30 pm - Popes eye and Seals 0-12m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 1230 Portsea 1250
  

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving. 

  After we have been to Pope's Eye we stop off at the chinamans hat to have a snorkel with the beautiful and fun Australian fur seals.

  Certification required: None

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Medusa 2

• 8:15 am - Easter Bommie 14-26m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0815 Portsea 0835
  

  A special treat just at the Northern end of the Lonsdale reef. No one really knows where the name originated, but everyone who has dived it knows it is a wonderful dive.

  With overhangs, aisles and ledges there is heaps of places for marine life to hide and for you to explore. The sandy bottom sourrounding the bommie gives you a max depth of 28m and the top lies in around 16-20m making it easy for all levels to have an enjoyable dive.

  At the base of the Bommie of around 27 meters with the sea bed covered in strange round rocks the size of cannonballs. You can follow the wall around to either the southeast or the southwest. Crayfish are abundant in the south east. Great dive lots of fish and lots of lovely soft corals and sponges.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 11:15 am - J4 Submarine (Wreck) 26m
  Queenscliff 1115 Portsea 1135
  

  Scuttled in the 1920s, this submarine was rediscovered by divers in 1982. The Melbourne Bottom Scratcher's Dive Club has placed a plaque at the conning tower base commemorating their find.

  Known as the 26m, 27m and 90 foot sub, the wreck lies with its bow pointing out to sea. During its scuttling
  the bow section broke off, exposing the forward torpedoes tubes and bow modifications.

  Depths of up to 30m can be gained around and under the broken bow section.
  As with the other Subs, the 26m sub is host to a variety of plant and animal life.

  Good conditions for photography are often found near the conning tower, which is usually surrounded by many fish.

  For the experienced diver, with the proper certificationn, penetration of the wreck is possible via several large openings in the hull. Such penetration should not be taken lightly, as being shallower than the other subs, this wreck is particularly susceptible to surge. Unwary divers can be literally sucked in and catapulted through the wrecks interior.
  However, the surge prevents any silting, and under suitable conditions this makes for one of Melbourne top dives.

  Certification required: Advanced 30m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Sea Dragon

• 8:45 am - Portsea Hole 12-33m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0845 Portsea 0905
  

  Portsea Hole is about 500m from the Portsea Pier and is a remnant of the old Yarra River. The top of the hole is 12m and to the north there is a vertical wall approximately 75m long which drops to sand at 27m, then into a sand bowl which bottoms at 33m. The wall comprises small overhangs which are home to a vast array of invertebrate life and fish, in particular the beautiful Blue Devil fish. On the top of the hole there are several rock Bommies which host hundreds of fish of many species. Portsea Hole is one of Victoria's premier dive sites.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 24
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

• 11:45 am - Ex HMAS Canberra (Wreck) 18-30m, J4 Sub (Wreck) 26m
  Queenscliff 1145 Portsea 1205
  

  HMAS Canberra:  The ex HMAS Canberra dive site lies in approximately 28 metres (92 feet) of water, with the top of the mast about 5 metres (16 feet) below the surface at low tide. 

  Divers are able to access the superstructure of all decks. Highlights are the junior mess mural, the captain's cabin, the bridge, galley, mess decks and operations room. These areas have been left as intact as possible to create additional interest for divers, plus nooks and crannies for creatures. Please note that this can make the dive more challenging.

  It is recommended that all divers first do an orientation dive on the ex HMAS Canberra Wreck/Reef to become familiar with the complexities of the Wreck before venturing into any compartments, regardless of their level of skill or experience.

  J4 Sub:  The stern of the J4 Submarine almost merges into the surrounding reef.  During its scuttling the bow section broke off, exposing the forward torpedoes tubes and bow modifications. This makes the torpedo tubes easily accessible to scuba divers without penetration. The conning tower is intact and in excellent condition.

  Certification required: Advanced 30m

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Medusa 2

• 8:45 am - Cray Dive & Scallop Drift (double dive) 8-28m
  Queenscliff 0845 Portsea 0905
  

  Join us for the crustaceans adventure! Slack water dive and a drift!

  Not into the catch?  No problem!  These sites are suitable for divers wanting to explore the beautiful lonsdale wall and drift down the bay.  There's something or everyone on this tour!

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 16
  

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  Adult $145 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

• 1:00 pm - Popes eye and Seals 0-12m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 1300 Portsea 1320
  

  Pope's Eye is a man made basalt rock annulus. It is the foundation of what was to be an Island Fort built in the 1880's. This horseshoe shaped artificial reef is now a Marine Reserve and the home of many species of fish, invertebrates and algae, including large fronds of macro cysts kelp. The inside of Pope's Eye provides a safe anchorage in 2 meters of water while outside, the rock wall extends to a depth of 12 metes. While the best time to dive Pope's Eye is on the start of the ebb tide, it provides almost all weather, all current diving. 

  After we have been to Pope's Eye we stop off at the chinamans hat to have a snorkel with the beautiful and fun Australian fur seals.

  Certification required: None

  Available: 20
  

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  Adult $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20