The Wanderers
off Cronulla / Kurnell (Cape Baily), New South Wales, Australia
Sydney's deepest reef dive, a large low reef 5 km off Cronulla with the top at ~34-37 m and a wall from 39 to 43 m (46 m+ at the deepest), used for deep-diver training. Sponge gardens with sea whips hosting wandering anemones; visibility often 20-30 m. Depth 34 to 46 m.
Sydney's deepest reef dive, a large low reef 5 km off Cronulla with the top at ~34-37 m and a wall from 39 to 43 m (46 m+ at the deepest), used for deep-diver training. Sponge gardens with sea whips hosting wandering anemones; visibility often 20-30 m. Depths run from 34 to 46 m. Access: day boat. Hazards noted: deep (34-46 m) - deep diver training required; flat reef gives poor anchor holding; check position before entering; Sydney's deepest reef dive. Marine life recorded on the dive: Wandering anemone, Sea whips, Lace corals, Gorgonians, Sponges, Port Jackson shark, Wobbegong, Blue groper, Bream, Six-spined leatherjacket, Silver sweep, Kingfish, Yellowtail, Striped seapike. Position from Michael McFadyen's dive site page (34° 03.5218' S 151° 12.6357' E); owner-approved single source, 2026-09-09.
Marine life
- Wandering anemone
- Sea whips
- Lace corals
- Gorgonians
- Sponges
- Port Jackson Shark
- Wobbegong
- Blue Groper
- Bream
- Six-spined leatherjacket
- Silver sweep
- Kingfish
- Yellowtail
- Striped seapike
