

Best for beginner divers, 8-10m, shore entry.
Bennets Head North is a reef site located off Tuncurry, Australia, offering a drift diving experience suitable for beginners. The site features a shallow reef structure with an average depth of 9 metres, ranging between 8 and 10 metres. Visibility at this location varies significantly, spanning from 5 to 30 metres depending on local conditions. Access to the site requires a boat. Species recorded around this area include various sharks, rays, sea turtles, wrasses, and pufferfish. Facilities including air fills, equipment rental, and boat charters are available nearby in Forster Tuncurry to support diving activities.
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The best diving conditions at Bennets Head North tend to fall between July and October, when visibility is most likely to reach the clearer end of the range. A dive shop with equipment rental and air fills is available nearby, so you do not need to bring your full kit.
The site is accessed via boat charters from local operators such as Forster Dive Centre or Dive Forster at Fisherman's Wharf.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-10m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Boat required
Water Temp
19-25°C
Current
None
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include Grey Nurse Sharks, Spotted Wobbegongs, Green and Loggerhead Sea Turtles, Eastern Blue Gropers, Port Jackson Sharks, Eagle Rays, Green Morays, Cownose Rays, wrasses, Moorish Idols, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasses, Blue Buttons, and White-spotted Puffers.
Yes, Bennets Head North is considered suitable for beginner divers.
The reef sits at a depth of 8 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 9 metres.
Although it is a reef site, boat access is required to reach Bennets Head North.
The best diving conditions at this site typically occur between July and October, when visibility is most likely to be at its clearest.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Bennets Head North in Forster Tuncurry. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Bennets Head North in Forster Tuncurry. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 25°C.
Visibility at Bennets Head North in Forster Tuncurry typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.