Point Hicks Marne National Park:

The park covers 3,810 hectares and adjoins Point Hicks Lighthouse Reserve and the Croajingolong National Park.

The park includes Whaleback Rock and Sensation Reef.

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Diving Conditions :

The dive site is subject to high energy waves and twice daily tides. Prevailing winds and swells are generally from the south-west and north-east. It  is influenced by both cool southern waters and the warm East Australian Current. The continental slope is quite close and cold-water upwellings  are frequent.

The subtidal reef consists of highly exposed granite slopes, boulders, rock gullies and outcrops and includes shallow reefs, as well as deep reefs that extend below 80 metres depth. 

 

Marine Habitat:

The marine flora and fauna of the subtidal reefs are spectacular and include colourful and diverse sessile invertebrates.

The dominant fish species on subtidal soft sediment are school whiting, sparsely spotted stingray, piked dog shark, jack mackerel, round snouted gurnard, red rock cod and cocky gurnard. Other important species include banded stingaree, short finned gurnard, scaber leatherjacket and gurnard perch. There is some evidence to suggest that the inshore sandy areas east  of Wilsons Promontory, including the park, may be important feeding areas for gummy shark pups. The subtidal soft sediment may also be an important feeding ground for  gummy sharks, saw sharks and elephant sharks.

 

Access:

Shore access to the dive site is accessible by vehicle from Cann River along the Point Hicks Road then a short walk is required. Access via boat is limited. The nearest ocean launching points are located at either Cape Conran or Mallacoota.

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