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Camp Cove South
Sheltered harbour shore dive for training and easy reef laps.
Scuba DivingShoreBeginnerUp to 16m
This public-entry site on the south side of Camp Cove is best for calm, simple shore dives, especially for beginners, refreshers and short harbour sessions.
About Camp Cove South
Camp Cove South is a sheltered harbour shore dive with seagrass, sand, scattered rock and patches of kelp that make it a reliable beginner and training site. The gentle layout suits relaxed check dives and navigation practice, with wrasse, rays and other temperate harbour life often found along the southern reef edge.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Choose calm weather, enter on the quieter southern side, and stay visible because this is a public harbour beach used by swimmers and small boats.
Access Restrictions
Public beach access from Camp Cove. Shore entry is straightforward, but it is easier to manage outside the busiest swim periods.
Where Is Camp Cove South?
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Local Intel For Camp Cove South
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Scuba Diving
Camp Cove South works well for beginner dives, refreshers and navigation practice, with a shallow reef line and sandy harbour bottom that support short, low-stress shore sessions.
Snorkeling
Strong swimmers can explore the shallows from the beach in calm conditions, but the site is better known as an easy scuba and training entry than as a dedicated snorkel reef.
Wildlife at Camp Cove South
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Access · 5/5Easy entry
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Facilities · 2/5Limited facilities
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Current · 1/5No current
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Surge · 1/5Flat calm
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