The Pinnicles

Advisable not to undertake this dive if you do not know it well. Current can be very strong, and conditions can change very quickly. 16 minute bottom time is recommended, to avoid decompression stops. Since being made into a Sanctuary Zone, the divers of this site have begun to notice the effects on the fish and Grey Nurse Shark life. Larger numbers of Snapper, Cobia, King Fish and Jew Fish have been recorded, as well as big rays and even bigger female nurse sharks. Fishing is ENTIRELY PROHIBITED at this site. This dive is located within a Sanctuary Zone of the Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park. There is a mooring line located in 32 metres of water, maintained by one of the local dive centres.