Port Macquarie Offshore Artificial Reef is a deep-water site located 6.3 kilometres offshore, featuring a combination of artificial reef structures and wall topography. The site sits at depths between 44 and 46 metres, requiring advanced certification and careful decompression planning. Divers experience visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. The area is exposed to the East Australian Current, which can generate strong currents. Due to the significant depth and potential for nitrogen narcosis, this site is strictly for advanced divers. Access is by boat only, and conditions vary significantly based on current activity.

Bird Rock is a shore-entry reef dive located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. The site features a reef structure at a depth of 12 to 13 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Visibility at the site typically ranges between 5 and 10 metres. While there is no significant current, divers should be aware of surge, which is a push-and-pull motion caused by surface swell. The site should be avoided if surge conditions are excessive. Parking is available on site, providing convenient access to the entry point. The best conditions for diving occur during the warmer months from December through to April.

Cod Hole is a sheltered reef dive located off the Mid North Coast of Australia. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths ranging from 6 to 18 metres with an average of 12 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 20 metres. The reef structure is characterised by soft corals and sponges. Divers should be aware of boat traffic in the area, and the use of a surface marker buoy is recommended for all ascents. Access to the site is by boat, typically via a dive charter. Species recorded around this area include common Sydney octopus, eagle rays, blind sharks, spiny lobsters, wrasses, sea stars, crabs, and various species of toadfish and grunt.

Shelly Beach on the Mid North Coast of Australia features a sheltered tidal lagoon suitable for beginner divers and snorkellers. The site consists of a reef and seagrass beds with depths ranging from 2m to 12m, averaging 7m. Conditions are typically calm, though visibility is variable between 4m and 6m. Divers should note that the main beach area is subject to strong rip currents and surf. Facilities including parking, toilets, and showers are available. For the best experience, visit on a calm morning before afternoon winds increase, as wind chop can reduce visibility. Night diving is also permitted at this location.

Korogoro Creek in Hat Head is a shallow estuary site featuring seagrass beds. With depths ranging from 0 to 2 metres, it provides a gentle environment for beginners. Snorkellers should enter from the shore, ideally just before high tide, as outgoing tides reduce visibility. The site is subject to rip currents and surge, particularly near the creek mouth. Species recorded around this area include Spotted Wobbegong, Grey Nurse Shark, Hawksbill Sea Turtle, Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Emperor Angelfish, Zebra Shark, Spanish Dancer, Queensland Grouper, Spotted Eagle Ray, Green Sea Turtle, Marble Ray, Indian Lionfish, Eastern Blue Groper, and Splendid Goniobranch. Parking is available on site for easy access.

The Wall in Port Macquarie is a boat-access dive site featuring a vertical drop that descends from the surface to approximately 22 metres. The site is characterised by a wall topography where divers can explore depths ranging from 8 to 22 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though visibility varies significantly from 0 to 30 metres. While the site is accessible to beginners, the presence of a deep section reaching 21 metres or more requires an advanced certification for those wishing to explore the lower reaches. Divers should remain mindful of their depth to avoid drifting deeper than intended during the dive.

Yabbies is a boat-access reef located off Port Macquarie, Australia. The site features a depth range of 12 to 33 metres, with an average depth of 24 metres. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Due to the significant depth, this site is suitable for beginners only if they remain in the shallower sections of the reef. Divers must monitor their depth gauges closely and perform slow ascents to manage decompression risks. Boat access is required to reach this location, and divers should confirm local conditions and operator details before planning their trip.

Black Rock is a reef site located 500 metres offshore from South West Rocks. The site features depths ranging from 8 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for beginners. Divers should be aware of moderate currents and significant surge, particularly in the gutter between the two main rocks, which can be impassable. Visibility is highly variable, ranging from 3 to 25 metres. Species recorded around this area include wobbegong sharks, grey nurse sharks, various sea turtles, and lionfish. Divers should exercise caution regarding surge and the presence of lionfish and scorpion fish.