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Kau Point
Harbour point dive with kelp, tyres, and a silty drop-off.
Scuba DivingShoreAdvanced2m - 25m
Shore-access harbour point on the Miramar Peninsula with kelp-lined shallows, a tyre reef, and a deeper silt-tinged edge.
About Kau Point
Kau Point is a shore-access harbour point on the Miramar Peninsula, with kelp-lined shallows, a tyre reef, and a deeper silt-tinged edge. It suits patient local divers who are comfortable with temperate harbour water and shifting current windows.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Low visibilityStrong current
Safety Notes
Watch the tidal stream off the point and the silt that can erase visibility farther out. Stick to the calmer bay sides when the harbour is moving.
Access Restrictions
No formal public permit is called out in the sources, but practical access depends on tide, current, and safe footing on the rocky entry.
Legal Notes
Follow harbour navigation rules, keep clear of swimmers and rowers, and give the entrance channel room.
Where Is Kau Point?
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Local Intel For Kau Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for divers who are comfortable navigating a harbour point in reduced visibility and variable current.
Freediving
Only the sheltered shallows are reasonable for freediving, and only on a very calm day.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the calm, shallow bay water; the outer point is better left to scuba.
Wildlife at Kau Point
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Kau Point
Access · 3/5Moderate entry effort
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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety
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Facilities · 2/5Limited facilities
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Current · 4/5Strong current
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