

Best for advanced divers, 24-29m, shore entry, mild current.
The Cutting at Farkernell is a challenging shore dive in Kurnell, Australia, featuring a complex topography of walls, caves, and reef structures. Divers can expect depths ranging from 24 to 29 metres. This site is strictly for advanced divers due to a difficult entry and exit point, potential for swell along the cliffs, and a long surface swim. Visibility varies between 10 and 30 metres, with currents that can intensify near cave sections. Divers should exercise caution regarding entanglement hazards and maintain precise buoyancy control. Parking is available at the site, and carrying a torch is recommended for exploring the cave features.
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Time your entry around slack water to manage the current risk, particularly near the cave sections where flow can intensify and entanglement hazards require careful buoyancy control. A torch is worth carrying into the cave regardless of ambient visibility.
The site is located in Kurnell within the Kamay Botany Bay National Park, which requires an entry fee. Access requires an 800m walk with all dive gear from the car park at the end of the road past the whale watching site. The entry point is a cutting in the cliff face, and entry should be made from the ledges on the southern side of the cliff face. This is a difficult entry and requires a long surface swim.
Recorded at this site
Depth
24-29m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
18-23°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Aug
No, this site is strictly for advanced divers due to the difficult shore entry and exit, potential for swell, and the requirement for a long surface swim.
The site features depths ranging from 24 to 29 metres.
This is a shore dive, though it requires a long surface swim to reach the site.
August is considered the best month to dive this site.
Hazards include deep water, potential for entanglement, and strong currents. Divers must avoid entry when white water is visible along the cliffs.
Diving at The Cutting Farkernell in Kurnell requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at The Cutting Farkernell in Kurnell. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 23°C.
The Cutting Farkernell in Kurnell typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at The Cutting Farkernell in Kurnell typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.