Cheviot Beach carries a serious reputation among Victoria's diving community, and the conditions demand respect before you enter the water. Strong rip currents and surf make this a site reserved for experienced divers who understand how to read a beach and manage powerful water movement. Once underwater, the reef supports a range of local species, though variable visibility means conditions shift considerably between dives. Sharp coral adds another layer of awareness required throughout the dive. Best approached during the calmer summer and autumn months, from December through May, when conditions are marginally more manageable.

Spectacular Reef is a wall and drop-off dive off Victoria that demands respect from the moment you hit the water. Strong currents run consistently here, making buoyancy control and situational awareness non-negotiable. Depths sit in the 6 to 9 metre range on the shallow sections, though the hazard list includes decompression concerns and nitrogen narcosis risk, so plan your profile carefully. Visibility can reach 20 metres under good conditions. The reef structure supports soft corals and sponges, and if you work the wall patiently you can find Blue Devilfish tucked into crevices and crayfish sheltering beneath ledges.

The Eliza Ramsden sits in 6 to 9 metres of water off Victoria, making it unusually accessible for a wreck dive, though strong currents demand solid buoyancy control and situational awareness. Visibility swings considerably, reaching up to 20 metres on good days, which rewards divers who time their visit right. The wreck has developed into a solid artificial reef, with gorgonian corals establishing themselves across the structure. Kingfish, trevally and sweep move through in schools, while blue devils, boarfish and wrasse work closer to the hull. Cuttlefish, flathead and leatherjackets round out a diverse resident population. Watch for boat traffic throughout your dive.

Boarfish Reef Bottle Drift is a current-driven dive where you read the water and let it do the work. Strong currents sweep you along the reef, so good buoyancy control and drift experience matter here. Visibility ranges from 5 to 30 metres depending on conditions, with the clearer days revealing soft corals and sponges across depths of 6 to 22 metres. The site earns its name from the boarfish you'll regularly encounter, and Blue Devil fish are worth slowing down for. Look closer at the reef structure for nudibranchs, yellow sea spiders, mosaic sea stars, and crayfish tucked into the crevices. Boat traffic is a real consideration on ascent, so deploy your SMB.

Flat Rock is a reef dive off Victoria that rewards beginners with a good mix of marine life at manageable depths. The shallower sections of the reef sit at around 12 metres, with deeper water dropping to 25 metres as you gain experience and confidence. Visibility swings widely from 1 to 20 metres, so conditions can vary noticeably between visits. Keep an eye out for blue devil fish and boarfish sheltering close to the reef, cuttlefish hovering in the open, and Port Jackson sharks resting on the bottom. Swell sharks, rays, soft corals, nudibranchs, and crayfish round out what you might encounter. The current here can run moderate to strong, and surge is worth watching, so go with a guided tour until you know the site well.

Boarfish Reef takes its name from the long-snouted boarfish you are likely to encounter here, and spotting one is a genuine treat for new divers. The reef runs from 9 to 20 metres, keeping most of the action at comfortable depths while you get your eye in. Visibility ranges from 5 to 25 metres depending on conditions. The current can run strong, so always check before you go in. Slow down and look carefully because this site rewards patient observers with weedy seadragons, seahorses, octopuses, cuttlefish, anglerfish, and stargazers. Blue devil fish and crayfish are also regularly spotted around the reef and cave structure.

Catch Bag Reef sits at 16 to 18 metres, putting it comfortably within intermediate range while offering enough depth to feel properly immersive. Visibility here can swing dramatically, anywhere from 10 to 30 metres depending on conditions, so timing your dive matters. The reef draws Southern Rock Lobster and abalone, making it a productive site for spotting these species tucked into crevices and ledges. Yellowtail Kingfish also work the water column, often appearing when current picks up. Speaking of which, moderate to strong currents run through this site, so monitor your positioning and plan your entry and exit with the flow rather than against it.

Lonsdale Reef combines wreck diving with a working reef in depths from 10 to 45 metres, placing it firmly in advanced territory. Strong currents run through here regularly, so timing your dive around slack water is essential rather than optional. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres depending on conditions, with the clearest water typically arriving in the summer months of December through February. The reef structure supports gorgonians, sponges, and soft coral, and you'll find blue devilfish tucked into crevices if you slow down and look carefully. Crayfish, wrasse, leatherjackets, and sea sweep round out what's a genuinely diverse site. Boat traffic and surge add to the hazard profile, so solid buoyancy control is a prerequisite.