

Best for beginner divers, 6-18m, boat entry, mild current.
The Docks in Booderee is a boat-accessible site featuring a combination of open reef and cavern systems. Divers can explore depths between 6 and 18 metres, with an average of 15 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, though the overhead cavern environment requires appropriate training and buoyancy control. Conditions vary, with visibility ranging from 4 to 15 metres and mild currents. Marine life recorded here includes Spotted Wobbegong, Grey Nurse Shark, Blue Devilfish, Green Moray, Eastern Blue Groper, Fiddler Ray, Port Jackson Shark, and various nudibranchs such as the Clown Doris and Splendid Goniobranch. Divers should remain aware of potential surge in shallower areas and boat traffic on the surface.
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July through October brings the best conditions and the highest chance of spotting Giant cuttlefish, so plan your trip around those months if you can. Be mindful of boat traffic on the surface when you ascend, and always follow your guide's briefing on the cavern entry.
The site is accessed via a boat dive, typically a 20-30 minute trip from Huskisson. Dive operators like Dive Jervis Bay run charters to the site, likely departing from Woollamia Boat Ramp or Huskisson Wharf.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-18m
Visibility
4-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Divers may encounter Spotted Wobbegong, Grey Nurse Shark, Blue Devilfish, Green Moray, Eastern Blue Groper, Fiddler Ray, Port Jackson Shark, and nudibranchs like the Clown Doris and Splendid Goniobranch.
Yes, The Docks is suitable for beginners, though the cavern and swim-through sections present an overhead environment that requires appropriate training and caution.
The site ranges from 6 to 18 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
The Docks is a boat dive and requires a boat for access.
July through October offers the best conditions and the highest chance of spotting Giant cuttlefish.
Hazards include the overhead cavern environment, potential surge in shallow areas, and boat traffic on the surface. Sharks are also present at the site.
Diving at The Docks in Huskisson requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at The Docks in Huskisson. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 24°C.
The Docks in Huskisson typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at The Docks in Huskisson typically ranges from 4 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.