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Yabbies
Boat reef with a deep plateau, sponge garden, and sharks-and-rays feel.
Yabbies is a Port Macquarie boat reef that pays off on calm days, with a deep plateau, a shallower peak, and a sponge garden off the main rock.
About Yabbies
Yabbies is a boat-access reef off Port Macquarie that rewards calm days and good timing. The site has a broad offshore plateau, a shallower peak, and broken reef around the main rock, plus a sponge garden to the northeast that is worth the detour when the water is settled. It is the kind of dive where the structure does most of the work: swim-throughs for more adventurous divers, strong reef growth, and regular sightings that can include fish, rays, and sharks.
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Research Estimate At Yabbies
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Yabbies?
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Yabbies Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 33m
Depth Note
The reef rises from a deeper plateau to a shallower peak, with the main body sitting around the mid-twenties and the top around 12 m.
Best Season
October to April.
Typical Conditions
Boat-access reef with a broad plateau, a shallower peak, and swim-throughs; the site is best on settled days.
Safety & Access At Yabbies
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Keep the swim-throughs for settled water and use the more adventurous features only when the boat run and sea state are clean.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal approach; the reef is best left for calm, settled days rather than rough runs.
Legal Notes
Follow skipper guidance and any local boating or marine-park rules.
Local Intel For Yabbies
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Expect a deep reef system with a flat pinnacle, broken reef, and a sponge garden off the main rock when conditions are good.
Recent Logged Visits At Yabbies
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Yabbies
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
