Martin Island, located off Port Kembla, offers a diverse underwater environment featuring reef and wall topography. Divers can explore depths ranging from 6 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. The site is accessible only by boat and is suitable for beginners, though the presence of moderate currents requires the use of a surface marker buoy. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 10 metres. Due to its proximity to a commercial port, divers must remain vigilant regarding boat traffic. The site features kelp forests and provides a habitat for various marine life, including seals, sharks, rays, and cuttlefish, with seasonal whale sightings possible.

Leisure Coast at Bass Point offers advanced technical diving featuring a wall dropping from 18 to 23 metres and a cavern system. Divers encounter grey nurse sharks, wobbegong sharks, giant cuttlefish, blue devilfish, and weedy seadragons among sponge gardens. Invertebrates such as snails, sea hares, crabs, sea stars, and nudibranchs like the Clown Doris and Jorunna are also present. Access is available via boat or a challenging shore entry from Bushrangers Bay, which requires a long swim and calm seas to manage surge. Currents are moderate but can be strong, necessitating careful planning around slack water. Divers should carry a torch for the cavern sections and maintain awareness of the overhead environment.

Cowrie Island at Bass Point offers a gentle shore dive suitable for beginners. The site features a mix of reef and seagrass habitats at depths ranging from 2 to 12 metres. Divers can observe a variety of marine life, including weedy sea dragons, pygmy pipe-horses, giant cuttlefish, gorgonians, and sponges. Nudibranchs such as the Clown Doris and Jorunna Nudibranch are occasionally recorded, while snails are very common. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 15 metres. Be mindful of sea urchins present throughout the area and remain aware of potential boat traffic. Conditions are most settled between November and May.

The Gutter at Bass Point is a reef site accessible via a 100-metre shore entry. The topography features a natural gutter formation, with depths ranging from 9 to 30 metres and an average of 15 metres. Divers frequently encounter Grey Nurse Sharks, Eastern Blue Gropers, and various wrasses. Other species recorded include Spotted Wobbegongs, Giant Cuttlefish, Green Morays, and Port Jackson Sharks. While currents are generally mild, surge and breaking waves near the entry point require caution. Visibility typically spans 8 to 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, though entry and exit conditions can be challenging during high tides or swell. A 7mm wetsuit is recommended due to water temperatures between 18C and 23C.

Blue Devil Cave at Bass Point is a shore dive featuring a small cave system and surrounding reef. Divers can explore depths ranging from 3 to 22 metres, with visibility typically between 9 and 13 metres. The site is sheltered from most winds, resulting in mild currents. The cave creates an overhead environment, and surge can be present near the entry and exit points, which may be challenging during high tides. Marine life recorded at the site includes Eastern blue devilfish, wobbegong sharks, wrasses, sea hares, sea stars, snails, and nudibranchs such as Jorunna Nudibranch and Clown Doris.

Lou’s Reef at Bass Point is a challenging wall and drop-off site reaching depths of 32 metres. The topography features dense growths of sponges and gorgonians. Divers and snorkellers should be prepared for variable, moderate currents and surge near the wall, which require strong buoyancy control. Visibility is limited, ranging from less than one to four metres, making a torch and surface marker buoy essential equipment. Due to the depth and current conditions, this site is suited for advanced divers. The site is located 4000 metres from shore and is typically accessed by boat.

Bushrangers Bay at Bass Point is a versatile shore-entry site featuring a mix of reef, wall, and kelp forest topography. Depths range from 3 to 22 metres, making it accessible for beginners. Divers and snorkellers frequently encounter Grey Nurse Sharks, Eastern Blue Groper, and Green Moray eels. Other species recorded include Spotted Wobbegong, Giant Cuttlefish, and various wrasses. The site is an aquatic reserve, so marine life must not be touched. Access requires navigating a steep set of stairs, and the rocky beach necessitates sturdy footwear. While generally sheltered, be aware of potential currents, boat traffic, and surge when moving outside the main bay.

The Gravel Loader at Bass Point is a shore and boat-accessible site featuring an artificial reef structure. Depths range from 2 to 22 metres, with an average of 10 metres, making it suitable for beginners. The site is well-protected from southerly winds, resulting in generally mild currents. Divers should be aware of potential surge in the shallows and the presence of discarded fishing lines and boat traffic. Facilities including parking and toilets are available nearby. The site is suitable for night diving, with typical dives lasting 40 minutes. Due to surge near the entry point, it is recommended to observe water movement before entering.