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Nudibranch City: steep walls and macro life.
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Nudibranch City is a boat-access wall dive in the Poor Knights Marine Reserve, with steep walls broken up by shallower reef at the eastern and western ends. It is a strong macro site, with nudibranchs on the walls and boarfish in the deeper water. Plan it as a guided boat dive where depth control matters more than swimming distance, and leave room for the wall to drop away.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 15m
Depth Note
The reef edge sits around 8 to 15 m, with deeper wall sections beyond the ends.
Best Season
November to April, when visibility is usually strongest.
Typical Conditions
Steep wall dive with shallower reef ends, clear water, and rich marine life; better on calm boat days than when wind or swell is up.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
This is not a casual shallow reef. Keep a close eye on your computer and stay disciplined along the wall.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; no landing on the islands or rocks, and the reserve is a no-take area.
Legal Notes
The Poor Knights Marine Reserve prohibits fishing, taking, or disturbing marine life, and landing on the islands or rocks is not allowed.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A wall dive with depth management important along the steeper sections.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; the wall profile and depth changes demand scuba-style depth control.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site; the reef drops away quickly and is better suited to scuba.
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Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Research Sources
Directory baseline for visibility, seasonal timing, and general current conditions in the reserve.
Official marine-reserve page for access rules, protected status, and Poor Knights habitat context.
Operator page for dive-centre support, warm-water/visibility context, and swell-sensitive trip handling.
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