Dive-site story
Located near the northern entrance of Botany Bay, Henry Head features rocky reef systems, scattered sandstone boulders, and sponge-encrusted overhangs dropping down to a sandy seabed. Kelp canopies cover the shallower shelves, giving way to deeper gutters where temperate marine species shelter. Boat access is standard here given the rugged cliff coastline.
Extensive sponge gardens and sea tulip clusters along the reef base
Frequent sightings of weedy seadragons browsing the sand edges
Rocky ledges sheltering cryptic bottom-dwelling fish and sharks
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late autumn and winter typically bring calmer seas, clearer water, and congregating Port Jackson sharks.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weedy SeadragonPhyllopteryx taeniolatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Eastern Blue DevilfishParaplesiops bleekeri | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red IndianfishPataecus fronto | Rare | ||||||||||||
| Eastern Blue GroperAchoerodus viridis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Port Jackson SharkHeterodontus portusjacksoni | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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