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Cod Hole
Boat-accessed twin-bommie arch dive off Port Macquarie
Scuba DivingBoatBeginner6m - 18m
Reef
Relaxed inshore boat dive with a natural arch, soft corals, and plenty of macro life; best enjoyed on settled days.
About Cod Hole
Cod Hole is a relaxed boat dive off Port Macquarie built around two coral bommies joined by a natural arch. It rewards a slow circuit through the arch, the bommie tops, and the scattered reef around them, with soft coral, sponge cover, and plenty of small life in the cracks and overhangs. The site suits beginner-friendly scuba and especially macro photography when conditions are settled.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Treat the natural arch as an overhead feature and keep wildlife awareness around sharks and large reef fish.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only.
Where Is Cod Hole?
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Local Intel For Cod Hole
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Beginner-friendly boat dive with a natural arch, shallow bommie tops, and plenty of time to work the reef.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the arch and reef features are better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
The main features sit below the surface, so snorkeling is secondary to scuba.
Wildlife at Cod Hole
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Cod Hole
Access · 4/5Simple entry
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Coral · 3/5Mixed health
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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety
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Facilities · 3/5Basic facilities
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 10m
