Steps, Kurnell, NSW.

 

Type: Shore Dive, Depth: 6-18 metres, Visibility 5-12 metres, Toilet Facilities: Yes, Parking: Car Park.

 

Following Captain Cook drive all the way till you reach the Toll Gate into Kurnell National Park that will lead you to this magnificent dive site. Make sure you have $6 in change on you as the machine does not accept notes. Once in the park continue up the road, past the discovery centre entrance and the turn off for the monument, continue along the road till you see a small car parking area on your left at the top of the incline.

 

Find the small walkway that takes you down to the waters edge and follow this down the stairs, across the small little bridge and onto the rock platform. Enter into the water via a small little cove, and descend onto the large boulders. Follow the boulders along to the right. After swimming for a couple of minutes you will reach the sponge gardens.

 

Keep your eyes peeled for some cute little sea horses, heaps of mosaic sea stars, cuttlefish and a vast array of schooling fish. Look under the ledges for Port Jackson sharks when they are in season. Return to the entry point to finish the dive, making sure there aren’t any waves pounding the small cove. An alternate exit point is located near Inscription Point.

 

If you plan to dive this site for the first time, our friendly instructors & dive masters would welcome the opportunity to fully brief you on this site prior to your dive.