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The Arch

New South Wales, Australia
Depth
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92ft
Visibility
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16ft - 49ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Advanced

About The Arch

Ranked high on Illawarra's list of offerings. This is a fascinating dive comprised of an Arch and plenty of 15m surrounding walls. Swimming south up over the arch will take you to a wall that runs east to west toward the shore and where it turns there's an awesome cave to explore. The site itself is near Bushrangers Bay south east of Bass Point. Best enter this dive from outer bushrangers if the tides are too high. From the bay it's about 100m out and then decent to 27 where the arch is. Keep an eye out for the markings on the rock designating the spot.

The Arch Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Wall
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:28m
Visibility Range:5m - 15m
Experience Level:Advanced
Best Gas:21% - 37% O2

Marine Life

  • Cuttlefish
  • Lobster

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