Sea Dragon

• 9:15 am - Castle Rock 12-20m
  Queenscliff 0915 Portsea 0935
  

  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

• 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: 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 - Lonsdale Bommies 12-20m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 0945 Portsea 1005
  

  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

• 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

• 8:15 am - Ex HMAS Canberra (Wreck) 18-30m, J4 Sub (Wreck) 26m
  Queenscliff 0815 Portsea 0835
  

  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

• 12:45 pm - Portsea Hole 12-33m
  S/F
  Queenscliff 1245 Portsea 1305
  

  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: 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

Hermes

• 9:45 am - Popes Eye 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. You'll be sur to spot some Australian Fur Seals here too!!

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 16
  

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

• 12:45 pm - Foggy Reef 8-30m
  S/F
  Queenscliff 1245 Portsea 1305
  

  As part of the Port Phillips Heads Marine National Park Foggy Reef is at the very southern end of the Lonsdale Wall. 

  If you are a bit of a scavenger hunter you can go looking for the two old cannons or the huge anchor that are embedded in the wall.

  The top of the reef is around 8 meters. Swimming east from the shot you will find the edge wall, dropping over the wall you can descend to around 25 meters. From this point if you follow the wall to the south it will curve around to the east.

  About 20 meters from where you go over the wall there will be a huge old admiralty anchor embedded in the wall. Directly opposite this site lying in the sand are 2 old cannons. Unfortunately the sand movement in this area means that sometimes the cannons are buried. After you have had a look around turn back the way you came and follow the wall north for the rest of your dive. Check out the amazing overhangs undercuts and the amazing soft corals and sponges that are prolific in this area.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 16
  

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

Sea Dragon

• 7:45 am - The Zoo 12-22m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0745 Portsea 0805

  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

• 10:45 am - Twin Bommies 12-18m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 1045 Portsea 1105
  

  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: 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

• 1:45 pm - Lonsdale Wall 12-38m
  S/F
  Queenscliff 1345 Portsea 1405
  

  Located on the Lonsdale side of Port Phillip Heads, the Lonsdale Wall extends for 1km, therefore providing many different dives. The Wall is characterized by an almost vertical drop. As you descend there is a slight step-out every 6-9m and behind each step-out there is a huge overhang, which is easy to swim through. These overhangs support an enormous variety of fish including the spectacular Blue Devils, soft corals, sponges and other invertebrate life.

  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

• 7:45 am - Artificial Reef Structure - Port Phillip Bay (28m)
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0745 Portsea 0805
  

  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

• 10:45 am - Scallop Drift 12m
  Queenscliff 1045 Portsea 1105
  

  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

• 1:45 pm - Devil's Dropoff 12-40m+
  S/F
  Queenscliff 1345 Portsea 1405
  

  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: 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

Hermes

• 8:00 am - Ex HMAS Canberra (Wreck) 18-30m, J4 Sub (Wreck) 26m
  Queenscliff 0800 Portsea 0820
  

  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: 16
  

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

• 12:30 pm - Portsea Hole (12-33m) & Scallop Drift (12m)
  (Drift First)
  Queenscliff 1230 Portsea 1250
  

  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: 16
  

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

Sea Dragon

• 7:30 am - Portsea Hole 12-33m
  S/F
  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 - 18m Reef 12-18m
  Queenscliff 1030 Portsea 1050
  

  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 through's, valleys and overhangs all topped off with alight scattering of kelp.

  This is a fantastic site for the 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

• 1:30 pm - Portsea Back Beach Wall 17-18m
  Queenscliff 1330 Portsea 1350

  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: 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

• 7:30 am - The Grotto (12-22m) & Dragons Lair (10-16m) Double Dive
  Queenscliff 0730 Portsea 0750

  Join us on this exciting double dive visiting the Lonsdale wall & outer area of Port Phillip Heads!

  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

• 12:30 pm - Ex HMAS Canberra (Wreck) 18-30m, J4 Sub (Wreck) 26m
  Queenscliff 1230 Portsea 1250
  

  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

Hermes

• 7:30 am - Lonsdale Wall 12-38m
  S/F
  Queenscliff 0730 Portsea 0750
  

  Located on the Lonsdale side of Port Phillip Heads, the Lonsdale Wall extends for 1km, therefore providing many different dives. The Wall is characterized by an almost vertical drop. As you descend there is a slight step-out every 6-9m and behind each step-out there is a huge overhang, which is easy to swim through. These overhangs support an enormous variety of fish including the spectacular Blue Devils, soft corals, sponges and other invertebrate life.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 16
  

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

• 10:30 am - The Euro (Wreck) 44-46m
  Queenscliff 1030 Portsea 1050
  

  Certification required: 45m

  Available: 8
  

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  Adult $120 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Sea Dragon

• 8:30 am - Als Bommie 23-37m
  S/F
  Queenscliff 0830 Portsea 0850

  Located inside the bay on the top North East section of the wall system, this large bommie rises from 40m to 22m with lots of other smaller scattered around it. Because it is located in the shipping channel this rarely dived site is teaming with marine life and a fantastic area for taking photographs. The bommie is covered in soft corals sponges and fans, with some overhanging ledges and small caves. It is outside the Marine Park and crayfish are known to be caught in the area. Other common fish species include the Southern Blue Devil, Magpie Morwong, Boarfish, schools of Pike and many others.

  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

• 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

Hermes

• 8:30 am - Kelp Beds Reef 8-23m
  S/F
  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: 16
  

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

• 11:30 am - 18m Reef 12-18m
  Flood
  Queenscliff 1130 Portsea 1150
  

  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 through's, valleys and overhangs all topped off with alight scattering of kelp.

  This is a fantastic site for the avid fish spotter.

  Certification required: Open Water 18m

  Available: 16
  

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

Sea Dragon

• 9:30 am - Popes Eye 0-12m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 0930 Portsea 0950
  

  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. You'll be sur to spot some Australian Fur Seals here too!!

  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

• 12:30 pm - Artificial Reef Structure - Port Phillip Bay (28m)
  S/F
  Queenscliff 1230 Portsea 1250
  

  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: 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 - Castle Rock 12-20m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 0930 Portsea 0950
  

  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

• 12:30 pm - Lonsdale Wall 12-38m
  S/F
  Queenscliff 1230 Portsea 1250
  

  Located on the Lonsdale side of Port Phillip Heads, the Lonsdale Wall extends for 1km, therefore providing many different dives. The Wall is characterized by an almost vertical drop. As you descend there is a slight step-out every 6-9m and behind each step-out there is a huge overhang, which is easy to swim through. These overhangs support an enormous variety of fish including the spectacular Blue Devils, soft corals, sponges and other invertebrate life.

  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

Hermes

• 8:30 am - Wareatea (Wreck) 47-49m
  Queenscliff 0830 Portsea 0850
  

  During the period 1913 to 1999 a total of 46 obsolete vessels have been systematically and purposely disposed of in the Victorian Ships' Graveyard. These vessels range in size from 50 tons to 3347 tons and include sailing ships, steam ships, dumb hopper barges, steam hopper barges, J-Class submarines, dredges, tugboats, a Paddle Steamer, and an RAN Attack Class Patrol Boat. Originally thought to be located in a single area, the Graveyard actually covers a 20-kilometre stretch of the Victorian coastline between Torquay and Port Phillip Heads with vessels dumped between 10 and 20 kilometers offshore.

  The Wareatea was a steel hulled steamship, built in Scotland, in 1883. Her overall length was 170ft, her beam was 26fy and her draught was 11ft giving her a displacement weight of 474 tons.

  Built for the Union Steamship Company; Australia she was later sold to William Holyman and Son in 1904. Used on the Melbourne Tasmania run for many years as a one-class passenger ship, and later as a cargo vessel.

  On 30 November 1911, she collided with SS Glaucus near Point Nepean, Port Phillip Heads. Both vessels suffered only minor damage. On 24 September 1924 Waratea was involved in a collision with a barge in Port Phillip. Eventually stripped and scuttled in the ships graveyard, off Port Phillip heads on the 16 March 1945. She currently lies in 58 meters of water.

  Certification required: 55m

  Available: 16
  

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  Adult $120 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Sea Dragon

• 7:00 am - Hanging Gardens 20-60m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0700 Portsea 0720

  The Hanging Gardens dive site can be found on the southern side of Nepean Wall near The Rip, just outside The Heads of Port Phillip on the Point Nepean side. The site features ledges forming a wall starting around 20 metres and going down to 60 metres. The reef ledges are covered in kelp that hangs over them, hence the name Hanging Gardens.

  Certification required: Advanced 30m

  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

• 10:00 am - Ex HMAS Canberra (Wreck) 18-30m, J4 Sub (Wreck) 26m
  Queenscliff 1000 Portsea 1020
  

  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: 21
  

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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

• 7:00 am - The Grotto 12-24m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0700 Portsea 0720
  

  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

• 10:00 am - Popes Eye 0-12m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 1000 Portsea 1020
  

  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. You'll be sur to spot some Australian Fur Seals here too!!

  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 - Party Point 12-40m
  S/F
  Queenscliff 1300 Portsea 1320
  

  Party Point is an amazing section of the Lonsdale wall characterized by an almost verticle drop extending from a large point. There are sizable overhangs cascading down the wall which are easy to swim under and provide a home to the stunning variety of vibrant marine life found here. These include Blue Devils, colourful soft corals, sponges and other invertebrate life. The site is within the marine park so no fishing is permitted. Depth at the site ranges from 12m to 40m and provides a stunning dive for all levels of qualification.

  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

Hermes

• 7:00 am - Ripbank 16-60m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 0700 Portsea 0720
  

  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: 16
  

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

• 10:00 am - Scallop Drift 12m
  Queenscliff 1000 Portsea 1020
  

  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: 16
  

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

• 1:00 pm - Scubabo Cliffs 10-40m
  S/F
  Queenscliff 1300 Portsea 1320
  

  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: 16
  

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

Sea Dragon

• 9:30 am - Ex HMAS Canberra (Wreck) 18-30m, J4 Sub (Wreck) 26m
  Queenscliff 0930 Portsea 0950
  

  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: 21
  

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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 - The Grotto 12-24m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 1345 Portsea 1405
  

  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

• 10:45 am - Scallop Drift 12m
  Queenscliff 1045 Portsea 1105
  

  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

• 1:45 pm - Boarfish Reef 8-22m
  S/E
  Queenscliff 1345 Portsea 1405
  

  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

Hermes

• 8:45 am - Lonsdale Bommies 12-20m
  Ebb
  Queenscliff 0845 Portsea 0905
  

  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: 16
  

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

• 11:45 am - Freediving session inside the bay
  Drift and play through multiple depths, scallop gard...
  Queenscliff 1145 Portsea 1205
  

  Certification required: Freediving

  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

• 8:00 am - Coogee (Wreck) 28-35m, J4 Sub (Wreck) 26m
  Queenscliff 0800 Portsea 0820
  

  Coogee:  The Coogee shipwreck lies approximately 4 km (2.49 mi) offshore between Point Lonsdale and Barwon Heads with its bow pointed towards shore (facing north) on a flat limestone and sand seabed. The bow rests on the sand at 33 m (108 ft) and the stern is at 35 m (115 ft) depth. The bow and stern are the most complete structures of the wreck as most of the midships section is flattened or missing — most likely due to the use of explosives to scuttle the ship.

  J4 Sub:  

  The J4 Submarine (aka Shallow, 26 metre, 27 metre and 90 Foot Broken sub) is part of our very own piece of WWI maritime history, plus an exciting and awe-inspiring playground for divers and freedivers.

  The wreck of the J4 Submarine is located in the Victorian Ships' Graveyard, Bass Strait. It lies on its keel running North-South with its bow pointing out to sea on a rocky seabed.

  Certification required: Deep 39m

  Available: 21
  

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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

• 9:00 am - South Channel Fort 0-12m
  Queenscliff 0900 Portsea 0920 Portsea 1st 0840
  

  South channel fort is Victoria’s only artificial island. It was constructed in the 1880’s with 14,000 tonnes of bluestone boulders and runs 122 metres long, 76 metres wide, and 6.4 metres above sea level. Built on a shoal close to the main shipping channel of Post Phillip, it was created as part of a network of fortifications that protected the entrance to Port Phillip and the cities of Melbourne and Geelong.

   

  The site can only be reached by boat and makes for a great dive as there is always a side protected from the currents of Port Phillip. The fort provides a suitable habitat for a range of marine organisms and has attracted a vast amount of marine life, including a variety of colourful sponges and soft corals growing amongst the rocks of the structure  

  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

• 12:00 pm - Scallop Drift 12m
  Queenscliff 1200 Portsea 1220
  

  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

Hermes

• 8:45 am - Freediving Fun
  Freediving fun for approximately 2hrs in-water time,...
  Queenscliff 0845 Portsea 0905
  

  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

• 11:45 am - Freediving session inside the bay
  Drift and play through multiple depths, scallop gard...
  Queenscliff 1145 Portsea 1205
  

  Certification required: Freediving

  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