Point Addis Marine National Park:

Brightly colored sponge gardens thrive on the rich subtidal refs. Giant Cuttlefish move through these reef systems, searching for food. The sandy stretches support meadows of sea-nymph seagrass. Whales, dolphins, seals and sharks can be seen throughout the year.

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Diving sites :

• Ingoldsby Reef: The reef is famous for providing habitat for Weedy Seadragons.

• The Olives: A popular dive site, this area has a large swim-through, perfect for exploring underwater. Most of the reef is less than 10 meters deep.

• The Inverlochy was a steel sailing basque which ran aground on Ingoldsby reef in 1902 and is visible from the surface on calm days.

• In 1881 a wooden cutter, The Naiad, was beached at Point Addis bit there are no known relics remaining in the park. To ensure this wreck is able to be enjoyed for future generations, it is prohibited to remove artifacts from the park.

 

Diving Conditions:

The coastline is exposed to intense wave action from the southern ocean, a major contributor to the shaping of this rugged coastline.

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Marine Habitat:

Bottlenose Dolphins, Australian Fur Seals and many types of Whales have been spotted in the park. Keep an eye out for Southern Right Whales in winter as they travel through the ark on their annual migration route.

 

Accessibility:

Visitors can access this dive sites from the shore or via boat (launching point in Torquay).

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