

Best for beginner divers, shore entry, mild current.
Mystery Bay Rock Pool is a sheltered shore entry site in New South Wales, Australia, suitable for beginners and snorkellers. The site features a rocky reef structure that provides a calm environment for underwater exploration. Divers and snorkellers may encounter Eastern Blue Groper, Port Jackson Shark, wrasses, and Smooth Toadfish. Other marine life recorded at the site includes sea stars, crabs, abalone, bream, luderick, and silver sweep. While the rock pool is protected from large waves, visitors should observe the water from the shore before entry to identify potential rip currents in the wider bay area. Parking is available for site access.
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The southern area is protected from large waves and is suitable for beginners to swim around the rock bars.
Follow the Princes Highway south from Narooma for approximately 10 kilometres, then turn left onto Mystery Bay Road. Head north through the primitive campground to find a track that descends steeply to the pool.
Recorded at this site
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
17-23°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
You may encounter Eastern Blue Groper, Port Jackson Shark, various wrasses, Smooth Toadfish, sea stars, crabs, abalone, bream, luderick, and silver sweep.
Yes, the rock pool is a sheltered, shallow shore entry site that is ideal for beginners and those building confidence.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 3/5.
Mystery Bay Rock Pool is a shore entry site.
The best months to visit are October, November, December, January, February, March, and April, when conditions are typically calmer.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Mystery Bay Rock Pool in Narooma. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 23°C.
Mystery Bay Rock Pool in Narooma typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.