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A major city with world-class shore dives, aquatic reserves, and iconic topside days
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 15 sources



Sheltered harbour shore dive for training and easy reef laps.

Protected Sydney Harbour macro dive under the Clifton Gardens jetty.


Shore muck-and-kelp dive near Manly.

Shallow reserve reef shore dive in Manly.

A sheltered Sydney shore dive with a chain-marked trail through reef and kelp.



Sydney boat dive with grey nurse sharks, caves, and rocky reef.

Boat-access North Harbour reef with ledges
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