Six Fathom Reef
mouth of Port Hacking off Cronulla/Bundeena, NSW, New South Wales, Australia
Reef at the mouth of Port Hacking rising from 24-27 m sand to a top at ~11 m (6 fathoms), sheltered by Jibbon Bombora so diveable in big southerly seas; prolific schooling fish on the main wall and sponge gardens on the deeper western walls. Depth 11 to 27 m.
Reef at the mouth of Port Hacking rising from 24-27 m sand to a top at ~11 m (6 fathoms), sheltered by Jibbon Bombora so diveable in big southerly seas; prolific schooling fish on the main wall and sponge gardens on the deeper western walls. Depths run from 11 to 27 m. Access: day boat. Hazards noted: anchor hard to bite on reef top; water can be dirty after prolonged heavy rain. Marine life recorded on the dive: Ladder-finned pomfret, Bullseye, Yellowtail, Seapike, One-spot pullers, Bream, Yellowtail kingfish, Trevally, Silver sweep, Pineapplefish, Blue groper, Red morwong, Magpie morwong, Eastern blue devils. Position from Michael McFadyen's dive site page (34° 04.2050' S 151° 10.2858' E); owner-approved single source, 2026-09-09.
Marine life
- Ladder-finned pomfret
- Bullseye
- Yellowtail
- Seapike
- One-Spot Puller
- Bream
- Yellowtail Kingfish
- Trevally
- Silver sweep
- Pineapplefish
- Blue Groper
- Red Morwong
- Magpie morwong
- Eastern Blue Devil
