Pimpernel Rock

New South Wales, Australia

Depth

40m

Visibility

8m - 23m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Pimpernel Rock

This Solitary Islands dive is for the experiences candidates only. The islands follow Coffs Harbour to Sandon Point along NSW northern coast. Pimpernel Rock lies here off Sandon Point in the Yuragyir National Park. (About 44 kilometres from Arrawarra Headland), a good point to run your boat from. The viz is good and the entrance to the cave lies around 20m. The wall drops off to 40m with the tunnel entrance itself at 35 meters. Because it s sanctuary the marine life is prolific.

Pimpernel Rock Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Shark, Cave

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

8m – 23m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

21% – 28%

O₂

Marine Life

Fairy Basslets
Lionfish
Kingfish
Jewfish
Grey Nurse Sharks
Bluedevilfish

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