Dive-site story
Located near the mouth of the Merri River along Warrnambool's rugged coast, Pickering Point features sculpted calcarenite limestone reefs dissected by undercut ledges and rocky gutters. Thick canopies of golden kelp shelter a temperate marine ecosystem characteristic of Victoria's Shipwreck Coast. Submerged limestone formations give way to patches of sand where benthic rays often rest.
Rugged limestone reef structure with ledges, crevices, and kelp beds
Frequent encounters with Port Jackson sharks and smooth stingrays
Crevices harboring southern rock lobsters and temperate invertebrates
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and autumn provide the warmest water temperatures and the highest frequency of calm ocean conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Jackson sharkHeterodontus portusjacksoni | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern rock lobsterJasus edwardsii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Smooth rayBathytoshia brevicaudata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Senator wrassePictilabrus laticlavius | Common | ||||||||||||
| GlobefishDiodon nicthemerus | Common |
Marine forecast
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