

Best for beginner divers, 3-16m, boat entry, mild current.
Nursery at Bowen Island is a boat-accessible reef site located in Booderee, Australia. It features depths ranging from 3 to 16 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. The site is highly protected from ocean swells, offering mild currents and visibility between 5 and 25 metres. Divers should be aware of potential surge near the surface during large sea swells and remain mindful of boat traffic. The site is accessible via boat charter, with facilities including equipment rental and air fills available in nearby Huskisson. It is a popular location for night diving, with typical dive times around 45 minutes.
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The site dives best between April and September when visibility is at its clearest and Grey Nurse Sharks are most reliably present. Book your boat charter early for weekends, as this site draws steady interest during the cooler months.
Located on the inside of the north-western corner of Bowen Island. Travel to this corner and use one of the moorings located south of the point.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-16m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
The site is known for sightings of Grey Nurse sharks, Wobbegong sharks, and Port Jackson sharks. Other marine life includes Eastern Blue Devils, seahorses, cuttlefish, octopus, rays, yellowtail, and seapike.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the shallow depth range of 3 to 16 metres and the mild current conditions.
The site features depths between 3 and 16 metres, with an average depth of 16 metres.
Nursery is a boat-only dive site; a boat charter is required to reach the location.
The site is accessible year-round, but it is best dived between April and September when visibility is clearest and Grey Nurse sharks are most reliably present.
Diving at Nursery (Bowen Island) in Jervis Bay requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Nursery (Bowen Island) in Jervis Bay. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Nursery (Bowen Island) in Jervis Bay. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 24°C.
Nursery (Bowen Island) in Jervis Bay typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Nursery (Bowen Island) in Jervis Bay typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.