Dive-site story
Located along the eastern shore of Port Phillip, this coastal pier structure stretches over shallow sandy beds punctuated by weed patches and timber pilings. The pylons provide substrate for sponges, ascidians, and kelp, forming an accessible habitat for cryptic macro critters. Divers navigate around the underwater woodwork to uncover juvenile fish and bottom-dwelling cephalopods, with night dives frequently revealing an active array of hunting nocturnal species.
Macro photography opportunities among sponge-encrusted timber pylons
Regular night-dive encounters with southern calamari and small octopuses
Sheltered, easy shore access suitable for gentle navigation and training
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer water temperatures and extended daylight during austral summer and autumn offer the most comfortable diving conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big-belly seahorseHippocampus abdominalis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern fiddler rayTrygonorrhina dumerilii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern blue-ringed octopusHapalochlaena maculosa | Rare | ||||||||||||
| Smooth rayBathytoshia brevicaudata | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Southern calamari squidSepioteuthis australis | Common |
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