Single Boat Dive

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Overview

Single Boat Dive to the Wreck of the Oakland departing Monday 9 April 8.00am returning10.30am

Single Afternoon Dives
Depart 2.00pm returning 4.30pm
When:  Saturday and Sunday Afternoons.
Check In 45 Minutes prior to departure
Min.  4 divers to depart

Other Activities available in conjunction with a Single Boat Dive
Introductory Scuba Dive  $140.00
Snorkeler with Mask, fins, snorkel and wetsuit  $60.00
Non Divers if room permits $30.00

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Visit some of Nelson Bay's Local Dive Sites...

We have a variety of dive sites just outside the headlands of Nelson Bay. Depending on the experience level of the divers and the conditions of the day, we will choose a sight we believe will give you the most interesting and enjoyable dive.

Some of the dive sites available to us inlcude:

Cabbage Tree Island: Shallow rock walls drop off to sand in no more than twelve metres on the south western side making it a comfortable dive for the inexperienced and a safe location for diving when the strong northeasters blow during summer. Visit Little wreck, an old fishing trailer scattered over the sight which is home to many schooling bullseyes, eels, wobbiegongs and blue groupers. If you keep an eye out you are also likely to see the very rare nudibrach, the Doughnut nembrotha!

Boondelbah Island: Boondelbah offers protected waters with sheer walls, tight swim throughs and caves which provide a haven for bream, drummer and the inevitable blue groper. During summer you will also encounter large schools of mullaway and big snapper. A colourful sponge garden on the south west corner drops away into deep water. While offshore winds during winter encourage us to dive the sheer walls on the eastern side of the island, Safety Bay on the southern end of the island is a perfect summer training location with total protection from the prevailing northeasterly winds.

Little Island: The most exposed dive sites in the area with sheer walls on all sides and attractive sponge gardens in the deep gutters to the north and east of the island. Our favourite site if you are into deeper diving. You can encounter anything out there, from cobia, snapper, small whalers and in summer schools of eagle rays. Port Jackson sharks breed close to the island and who knows what lurks out in the deep.

Fingal Island: Only fifteen minutes from Nelson Bay, Fingal Island features pinnacles, drop offs and abundantly colourful sponge gardens. Fish and invertibrate life is extensive, ranging from tiny nudibranchs to schooling baitfish, morwong, friendly grouper and turtles. Fingal also has quiet rocky bays diveable in almost all conditions and haven for breeding Port Jackson sharks in late winter and spring.



The wreck of the Macleay: A similar vessel, the Macleay sank with the loss of fifteen lives after crashing onto rocks at Little Island in 1911. The Macleay lies in 42 metres off the south east corner of the island. With often limited visibility, it is a more challenging dive than the Oakland. The engine and boiler are in good condition, while the partially collapsed bow offers protection for large mullaway while the rest of the wreck is covered by a large school of morwong. (Please note that divers need to be appropriately certified). Please contact us if you are interested in this dive as we prefer to offer this dive as an early morning dive when there is demand)

The wreck of the Oakland: A 154 feet long collier which sank with the loss of eleven lives in a terrible gale in May 1903. The wreck lies in 27 metres of water north of Cabbagetree Island and is an interesting dive for Advanced certified divers. The wreck offers protection for huge schools of baitfish, bream, leather jacket

 

 

Inclusions

• Single boat dive
• Dive guide

Exclusions

• Your certification card must be presented on arrival

 

Itinerary

Divers and Snorkellers
Check in  by 1.10pm for equipment fitting, assembly and loading on to the boat.
Departure is at 2.00pm and scheduled to disembark by 4.30pm

Requirements

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions-
Boat and Shore Dives

Cancellation Policy:
1. All monies are fully refundable up until 48 hours prior to departure.
2. No refund is payable if notified less than 48 hours prior to departure.
3. All refunds will be less the banks merchant fee's which will be advised at time of refund.

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