Dive-site story
Fly Point is a renowned marine reserve shore dive situated between Nelson Bay and Little Beach in Port Stephens. The dive begins across shallow kelp beds before sloping into a vibrant sponge garden and ledges lined with soft corals. Because the site sits within the Port Stephens estuary, tidal currents dictate access, requiring dives to be timed strictly around high slack water for optimal clarity and calm conditions.
Extensive sponge gardens hosting colourful sea fans and hydroids
Frequent encounters with resident, friendly Eastern blue gropers
Rich macro life featuring seahorses, pipefish, and abundant nudibranch species
Dense aggregations of temperate and subtropical fish species shelter around the boulders
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diveable year-round; summer brings warmer water and tropical strays, whereas winter yields crisper visibility and breeding Port Jackson sharks.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Blue GroperAchoerodus viridis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted WobbegongOrectolobus maculatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Port Jackson SharkHeterodontus portusjacksoni | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Pineapple FishCleidopus gloriamaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| White's SeahorseHippocampus whitei | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant CuttlefishSepia apama | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
Book with DIVEROUT
