Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Port Stephens Council
Ready to check out the best sites in Port Stephens Council for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 5 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Port Stephens Council to suit your needs.
#1 - Fly Point
Australia, NSW, Nelson Bay
A very popular dive site. Dive at slack tide!
North-east of the main marina.
#2 - Fingal Head
Australia, NSW, Nelson Bay
Nice sponge garden.
3 kilometres south of Port Stephens at Point Stephens Lighthouse. Dive the north side to th small rock.
#3 - Halifax Park
Australia, NSW, Nelson Bay
This is probably the best shore dive of the NSW. During summer, the dive site is very crowded.
The marine life is incredible here. The best is probably the huge amount of sea slugs! A must for macro-photographers.
West side of Halifax Park at Nelson Bay; at the end of Nelson Head.
#4 - Fishermans Bay
Australia, NSW, Nelson Bay
This site is a bit of a labarynth with several small islands dotting the bay, the site is shallow in most parts. There is an huge old anchor in the gutters out amongst the furthest islands. Not sure if this is part of a scattered larger wreck or just a random peice.
Small car park (free) at the top of a concrete access road within 50m of the sandy waters edge. This bay is protected and calm in all weather conditions.
#5 - Halifax Cliffs
Australia, NSW, Nelson Bay
The cliffs have sluffed off into the sea leaving the floor filled with large boulders. These provide good habitat for sea life as well as some interesting swimthroughs
Access is by boat usually from the Nelson Bay Marina. Pro-Dive Nelson bay runs a dive shop and boat right in the marina. The site is outside of the protected bay and can have rough seas
Halifax Cliffs is also known as Halifax Beach.