Dive-site story
Situated at the southern fringe of Broughton Island within the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park, Looking Glass Isle is defined by a dramatic split cutting straight through the rock formation. Divers navigate this natural chasm to find sand-filled gutters and rocky walls lined with sponges and sea tulips. The site frequently attracts significant aggregations of endangered grey nurse sharks hovering in the current alongside resident schooling teleosts.
Deep natural rock chasm cutting cleanly through the island formation
Regular congregations of grey nurse sharks resting in the sand gutters
Large schools of yellowtail kingfish and silver sweep patrolling the outer walls
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters and consistent ocean currents bring optimal visibility during the late summer and autumn months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Nurse SharkCarcharias taurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted WobbegongOrectolobus maculatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Port Jackson SharkHeterodontus portusjacksoni | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail KingfishSeriola lalandi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Smooth RayBathytoshia brevicaudata | Common |
Marine forecast
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