Best for intermediate divers, 0-50m, boat entry, moderate current.
Investigator Marine Park, located off the Yorke Peninsula, features a diverse range of underwater topography including reefs, walls, kelp forests, and caves. Depths range from the shallows down to 50 metres, requiring careful gas and bottom time planning. The site is accessible only by boat and is subject to moderate currents, strong deep water swells, and potential gales. Water temperatures remain cool, ranging between 15C and 19C throughout the year, influenced by the mixing of the Leeuwin and Flinders Currents. Due to the offshore location and potential for heavy seas, this site is suited for intermediate divers. A thick wetsuit or drysuit is recommended for all dives.
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The site dives best between June and October when water clarity tends to improve and sea lion activity peaks. Cold water is a constant here year-round, so a well-fitting drysuit or a thick wetsuit with hood and gloves is not optional.
Access to the Investigator Marine Park offshore islands, including Pearson Island, is by boat, typically via charter from towns on the Eyre Peninsula like Elliston.
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Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
Up to 50m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-19°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The site supports a variety of temperate marine life, including Australian sea lions, New Zealand fur seals, harlequin fish, southern blue devil, western blue groper, golden roughy, gorgonian corals, soft corals, rock lobster, and abalone.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the deep water, moderate currents, and the potential for rapidly changing, hazardous conditions.
Diving depths at Investigator Marine Park range from the shallows down to 50 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located offshore.
Snorkelling is not recommended at this site, with a rating of 1/5.
The site is best dived between June and October, when water clarity typically improves and sea lion activity peaks.
Diving at Investigator Marine Park in Eyre Peninsula requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Investigator Marine Park in Eyre Peninsula. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 19°C.
Expect moderate currents at Investigator Marine Park in Eyre Peninsula. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
