Bare Island
Dive Site Summary

  



Location and Access

Bare Island is located at the end of Anzac Parade at La Perouse. Park as close to the walkway to the Island as possible. In summer it is sometimes hard to get a parking spot so it’s recommended that you get there early.

Description

There are a number of dive sites on and around Bare Island. Crossing the bridge gives youu access to two sites, the western side of the island and if you walk to the front of the island. There are a number of reefs and nice areas to explore.

The eastern side of the island is about 12 metres depth, provided you can swim out far enough and would have enough air to get back. It consists of pretty sponges, and the further you get from average diver traffic the nicer it becomes.

The reef out towards the bommie itself can drop down to 21m and is a long way from your exit point. Note that this MUST ONLY BE DIVED BY EXPERIENCED DIVERS! as conditions can get somewhat unexpected.

The west side of the island does get to around 17-18 metres in depth, but be aware that there is usually a current at the 16m mark near a little cave. This you will come across if you choose to enter closest to the bridge and follow the wall out. Once beyond 12m profuse sponge gardens take over the scenery, but fishlife seems always scarce. This is the most reliable place in Sydney to see red indianfish and eastern spiny gurnards.

Bare Island bommie is a great boat dive, as long as your expert skipper doesn't anchor on top of the bommie and becomes a casualty of its fury like many boats have in the past.

Excellent sponge growth and the accompanying life awaits you here.

Bare Island is often overlooked, ut is one great area as you can find a site to suit you during most conditions