Solitary Islands, Coffs Harbour

This is where the warm Great Barrier reef waters from the north, meet the cooler southern waters from Sydney and below – the sheltered Island havens are warmer than the coastal waters producing a unique blend of tropical and sub-tropical fish life, hard and soft corals, and spectacular marine life. Diving Coffs Harbour truly does offer more to see than Diving the Barrier Reef

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About this trip


The dive site

The Solitary Islands Marine Park extends along about 75km of coastline from Coffs Harbour to Sandon River. Established in Jan 1998, it’s been a Marine Reserve since 1992.

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Marine life

Typical marine life found includes Blue Groper, Grey Nurse Sharks, Wobbegongs, Shovelnose Rays, Bull Rays, Eagle Rays, Loggerhead Turtles, Frogfish, Anglerfish, King Fish, Bannerfish, Jewfish, Trevally, Wrasses, Moray Eels, Giant Cuttlefish, Blue Tangs, Clownfish, Nudibranchs.

What you will see

This is where the warm Great Barrier reef waters from the north, meet the cooler southern waters from Sydney and below – the sheltered Island havens are warmer than the coastal waters producing a unique blend of tropical and sub-tropical fish life, hard and soft corals, and spectacular marine life. Diving Coffs Harbour truly does offer more to see than Diving the Barrier Reef.

Location:

  • Coffs Harbour is a city on the north coast of New South Wales.
  • It’s known for its beaches, the Big Banana monument and amusement park.
  • Six hours drive north of Sydney

Accommodation:

  • The Observatory Holiday Apartments;
    • King bedroom with ensuite
    • Queen bedroom
    • Shared Twin room share

Includes:

  • Six boat dives at Solitary Islands and North Solitary
  • Three nights accommodation

Excludes:

  • Transport to Coffs Harbour (car sharing available)
  • Meals
  • Rental equipment

Prerequisites:

Rental Gear:

  • Full gear hire: $125
  • Full gear hire minus mask, snorkel, fins: $115
  • Tanks and weights: $65

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