Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Coffs Harbour within the Solitary Islands Marine Park, The Cleaner Station sits along the sheltered side of South Solitary Island. The site features rocky gutters, boulder formations, and rocky bommies where pelagic and temperate marine species congregate to be serviced by cleaner wrasse and cleaner shrimp.
Congregating grey nurse sharks hovering over the gutters
Active cleaning stations attended by cleaner wrasse and banded coral shrimp
Seasonal visits from manta rays and leopard sharks
Blend of tropical and temperate fish species due to the East Australian Current
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters and tropical visitors peak during summer and autumn, while grey nurse shark aggregations are strongest in late autumn through winter.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Nurse SharkCarcharias taurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Manta RayMobula alfredi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Leopard SharkStegostoma tigrinum | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Bluestreak Cleaner WrasseLabroides dimidiatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black CodEpinephelus daemelii | Common |
Marine forecast
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