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Oculina Point
Oculina Point is a kelp bay on the Poor Knights with anemones and rays.
A boat-dived Poor Knights site with boulders, kelp, anemones, sponge gardens, and a cave-and-wall mix that suits trained divers.
About Oculina Point
Oculina Point is a bouldery kelp bay in the Poor Knights Marine Reserve, where the slope runs from shallow water down toward a deep wall and cave area. The point is famous for leopard anemones, stingrays, eagle rays, snapper, pink maomao, perch, nudibranchs, and sponge gardens, with kelp and encrusting life covering the rocks.
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Research Estimate At Oculina Point
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Oculina Point?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Oculina Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 60m
Depth Note
The bay slopes from about 10 m down to about 60 m; deeper cave and wall work requires training.
Best Season
Late summer through winter, especially on calm clear days.
Typical Conditions
Temperate kelp bay conditions with clear water, boulders, and sponge gardens; current and surge build at the point and cave entrances.
Safety & Access At Oculina Point
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Do not enter the cave without the right training and equipment, watch for current at the point, and keep a torch handy for looking into crevices.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; cave sections require proper training and equipment.
Legal Notes
Follow Poor Knights Marine Reserve rules and do not touch or disturb marine life or habitat.
Local Intel For Oculina Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat dives usually anchor in the bay north of the point; cave-trained divers can head toward the cave while others work the wall and anemone crevices.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the deeper point and cave sections are better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Possible only in very sheltered conditions near the bay edges; the main experience is scuba.
Wildlife at Oculina Point
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Oculina Point
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Oculina Point
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
