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Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
Advanced boat dive in the Poor Knights.
A shallow pinnacle top, steep walls, and a deeper cave section make this an advanced dive with clear depth and overhead limits.
About Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave is an advanced boat dive in the Poor Knights Marine Reserve that combines a shallow pinnacle top with steep walls and a deeper cave section. It suits divers who are comfortable with depth and overhead water, and it rewards careful buoyancy, clear turn points, and a slow pace through the more dramatic terrain.
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Research Estimate At Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave?
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Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 45m
Depth Note
The pinnacle rises to about 5 m, and the wall/cave system extends beyond 45 m.
Best Season
year-round
Typical Conditions
Shallow pinnacle top, steep reef walls, caves, kelp, and abundant fish life in marine-reserve water.
Safety & Access At Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat the cave section as overhead water and keep the deeper wall within your training.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is normal, and the cave section should be reserved for qualified cave divers.
Legal Notes
The site sits inside the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve.
Local Intel For Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A boat dive for advanced divers combining a shallow pinnacle, steep walls, and a deeper cave section.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the depth and cave profile make scuba the correct format.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to calmer edge water; the main attraction is the scuba profile.
Wildlife at Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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