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Independent article that also places Bird Rock at 13 m max depth and describes abundant marine life.
Dive Spot Guide•
Bird Rock
Bird Rock is a boat dive around an exposed rock off Oxley Beach.
Local operator required
Boat access from Port Macquarie makes local operator support the practical way to dive the site.
Simple local boat dive with a shallow circuit; best when sea state is calm enough to keep the outer section comfortable.
About Bird Rock
Bird Rock is a boat-access dive off Oxley Beach built around an exposed rock with a simple circuit and a shallow outer sweep. It works best as an easy local dive when the sea is settled, with the route giving an unhurried look at the rock face, gullies, and the fish life around the structure. It is a better choice for calm days than for rough or surge-prone conditions, since the outer fly-over becomes less comfortable when water movement picks up.
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Research Estimate At Bird Rock
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Bird Rock?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Bird Rock Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 13m
Depth Note
The main circuit is shallow around an exposed rock, with the outer edge dropping to the site's deeper limit.
Typical Conditions
Usually an easy, calm-day boat dive, but the exposed rock can become surgey when weather picks up.
Safety & Access At Bird Rock
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlifeSurge
Safety Notes
Avoid the outer fly-over if swell or surge is building. Watch for sharks and other larger marine life in the area.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan the dive with a local operator and a calm sea state.
Legal Notes
No site-specific legal restriction is identified for Bird Rock.
Local Intel For Bird Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a relaxed boat circuit around an exposed rock; the site suits divers who want an easy local outing on settled sea days.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; this site is set up as a scuba boat dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case for Bird Rock.
Recent Logged Visits At Bird Rock
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Bird Rock
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
