Dive-site story
Barunguba (Montague Island) sits offshore from Narooma along the southern coastline of New South Wales. Oceanic currents and coastal upwellings feed granite reefs laced with kelp beds, swim-throughs, and sandy gutters. Resident fur seal pups and adults dart around divers in sheltered coves, while deeper drop-offs draw pelagic fish and seasonal elasmobranchs.
Australian and New Zealand fur seals in shallow coves
Grey nurse shark aggregations in rocky gutters
Granite boulders layered with sponge gardens and bull kelp
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Grey nurse shark activity peaks in late summer and autumn, while spring brings high seal pup activity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Fur SealArctocephalus pusillus doriferus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Grey Nurse SharkCarcharias taurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Port Jackson SharkHeterodontus portusjacksoni | Common | ||||||||||||
| Smooth StingrayBathytoshia brevicaudata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail KingfishSeriola lalandi | Common |
Marine forecast
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