Diving
Jervis Bay is considered one of Australia’s premier diving destinations, known for its crystal-clear waters, diverse marine life and unique mix of protected bay diving and dramatic ocean reef systems. Nautilus Apartments is positioned centrally to the local dive operators in Huskisson such as Crest Diving and Woebegone Dive, who offer guided dives, equipment hire and PADI training courses for all experience levels. Jervis Bay’s calm conditions make it suitable for both beginner and experienced divers, with visibility often reaching more than 20 metres during favourable conditions. Beneath the surface, divers can explore colourful sponge gardens, rocky reefs, underwater caves and thriving kelp forests filled with marine species native to the NSW South Coast.
Divers regularly encounter eastern blue gropers, Port Jackson sharks, giant cuttlefish, stingrays, nudibranchs and schools of fish weaving through the reefs. During the cooler months, grey nurse sharks are a major attraction at nearby offshore sites, while seals, dolphins and migrating humpback whales are occasionally spotted in the surrounding waters. Many of the diving companies also offer free-diving with the whales during whale season. Popular dive sites include The Docks, a sheltered shore dive famous for its abundant fish life and easy access, along with offshore sites around Bowen Island and the outer reefs near Point Perpendicular.
Jervis Bay is considered one of Australia’s premier diving destinations, combining sheltered bay diving with dramatic ocean reef systems. Visibility often exceeds 20 metres in favourable conditions, and divers can explore colourful sponge gardens, rocky reefs, underwater caves and thriving kelp forests. Jervis Bay Marine Park features over 30 distinct dive sites offering crystal-clear water, dramatic drop-offs, and rich biodiversity.
Divers regularly encounter eastern blue gropers, Port Jackson sharks, giant cuttlefish, stingrays, nudibranchs and large schools of fish weaving through the reefs. Grey nurse sharks gather at nearby offshore sites during the cooler months, while seals, dolphins and migrating humpback whales are occasionally seen in the surrounding waters.
Yes. The bay’s calm, protected conditions suit both beginners and experienced divers. Local dive operators such as Dive Jervis Bay, Crest Diving or Woebegone Dive, offer guided dives and free diving, equipment hire and PADI training courses for all experience levels.
The most famous and popular dive site in Jervis Bay is “The Docks”, renowned for its intricate network of caves, swim-throughs, and vibrant temperate marine life. Jervis Bay Marine Park features over 30 distinct dive sites offering crystal-clear water, dramatic drop-offs, and rich biodiversity. Offshore, divers head to the sites around Bowen Island and the outer reefs near Point Perpendicular, which are usually reached by boat with a local dive operator.