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Lonsdale Bommies
Lonsdale Bommies is a boat-only bommie field outside Port Phillip Heads.
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced8m - 20m
PinnacleReef
Local operator required
Boat-only access, strong tidal timing and the shipping lane make a local charter the practical way to dive it.
Lonsdale Bommies is a boat-only dive with strong tidal flow, short charter runs and heavy surrounding traffic, so plan tightly around slack water.
About Lonsdale Bommies
Lonsdale Bommies is a boat-only bommie field just outside Port Phillip Heads, about a kilometre off Point Lonsdale Light, with limestone pinnacles, ledges, overhangs and swim-throughs. The dive works as a structured multi-level route between the bommies, so slack water matters more than chasing depth. It sits clear of the main shipping channel, but the Heads still push strong tidal flow through the site and timing matters. When conditions settle, sponge gardens and temperate reef life make it a rewarding boat dive.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Boat trafficCold waterStrong current
Safety Notes
Treat slack water as mandatory, use a shotline or SMB, and keep the profile compact between bommies and ledges.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access; plan the run around slack water and avoid the main shipping lane.
Legal Notes
Inside Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park. No fishing or spearfishing; dogs are only allowed on lead in the Point Lonsdale sector.
Where Is Lonsdale Bommies?
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Local Intel For Lonsdale Bommies
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Use a shotline or controlled descent and work the bommies as a multi-level boat dive with stable buoyancy through ledges and overhangs.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive site; the boat-only setup and slack-water timing make it better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the boat-only setup and tidal flow make it a scuba charter dive.
Wildlife at Lonsdale Bommies
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Lonsdale Bommies
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility12m
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Coral3/5 · Mixed health
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentVery strong current
