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South Boulder South Solitary Island
Fish-rich wall dive on South Solitary Island
Local operator required
Boat access, current, and pickup timing make this best with a local charter.
Boat-accessed wall dive on South Solitary Island with boulder terrain, strong fish life, and a drift plan that has to respect current.
About South Boulder South Solitary Island
South Boulder South Solitary Island is a boat-accessed wall on South Solitary Island with a boulder-strewn top that drops into a fish-rich ledge. It is best treated as a current-aware drift or pickup dive, with the flow and boat timing setting the pace more than a fixed in-and-out route.
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Research Estimate At South Boulder South Solitary Island
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is South Boulder South Solitary Island?
Community sourced coordinates.
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South Boulder South Solitary Island Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 25m
Depth Note
Public guides place the main wall route around 8-25m, with the boulder edge leveling near 18m.
Best Season
Year-round; winter is strongest for giant cuttlefish.
Typical Conditions
Boat-accessed wall with a boulder top, current-sensitive routing, and generally strong fish life. Best when the boat can work with the flow instead of fighting it.
Safety & Access At South Boulder South Solitary Island
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Stay with the boat and follow the drift plan. Do not try to swim hard against the flow when the current is running.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from the Coffs Harbour side is the practical plan; independent shore access is not a realistic option when current and exposure are factored in.
Legal Notes
Follow Solitary Islands Marine Park rules and the charter's site plan for entry, pickup, and any local exclusions.
Local Intel For South Boulder South Solitary Island
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided boat dive with a drift or pickup plan. The wall and boulder top reward steady buoyancy and current awareness more than long static hangs.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; current and boat logistics make scuba the practical choice.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the main reef features sit on the wall edge and are best worked from a boat.
Wildlife at South Boulder South Solitary Island
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At South Boulder South Solitary Island
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At South Boulder South Solitary Island
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
