Sources · Destination Guide

Sydney

A major city with world-class shore dives, aquatic reserves, and iconic topside days

Research Sources

Destination Guide Sources For Sydney

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

15 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

NSW DPI - Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve (Respecting the reserve) - No-take rules and wildlife interaction restrictions for Cabbage Tree Bay.
NSW DPI - Aquatic reserves overview - Official overview of NSW aquatic reserves and how rules can vary by reserve.
NSW DPI - Shiprock Aquatic Reserve map and rules (PDF) - No fishing, collecting, or spearfishing; reserve boundary and marker buoy notes.
Randwick City Council - Gordons Bay - Details of the Gordons Bay Underwater Nature Trail (600 m, chain-linked markers) and local rules.

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

15 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

NSW DPI - Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve (Respecting the reserve) - No-take rules and wildlife interaction restrictions for Cabbage Tree Bay.
NSW DPI - Aquatic reserves overview - Official overview of NSW aquatic reserves and how rules can vary by reserve.
NSW DPI - Shiprock Aquatic Reserve map and rules (PDF) - No fishing, collecting, or spearfishing; reserve boundary and marker buoy notes.
Randwick City Council - Gordons Bay - Details of the Gordons Bay Underwater Nature Trail (600 m, chain-linked markers) and local rules.

- Official closure information and safety updates for Ex-HMAS Adelaide.

IMOS Ocean Report - Sea surface temperature - Context on seasonal sea surface temperature variability along Australia's coasts.

NSW Beachwatch (Environment NSW) - Safe to swim advice - Guidance on water quality and swimming after rain in NSW.

Australian Government - ETA (subclass 601) - Visitor ETA eligibility, conditions, and application information.

Australian Government - eVisitor (subclass 651) - eVisitor eligibility, conditions, and application information.

DAN World - Emergency hotline and contacts - Emergency hotline numbers including the within-Australia number.

Triple Zero (000) - How to call 000 - Official guidance on using Australia's emergency number.

NSW National Parks - Whale watching spots - General NSW whale watching guidance and viewing locations.

Sydney Airport - Official site - Airport information for arrivals, transport, and services.

Destination hero photo by Dan Freeman - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@danfreemanphoto