Dive-site story
Point Lowly sits on the Upper Spencer Gulf near Whyalla and serves as the epicenter of an extraordinary natural phenomenon: the annual mass aggregation of Australian giant cuttlefish. Rocky reefs and shallow boulder fields line the coastline, providing the ideal habitat for cuttlefish to mate, display iridescent courtship patterns, and deposit eggs under ledges.
Thousands of giant cuttlefish aggregating in the shallows to mate and display vivid color shifts
Easy shore access across rocky points and pebble shores
Macro photography opportunities featuring cephalopods, sea horses, and benthic crustaceans
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter coincides with the breeding aggregation of the Australian giant cuttlefish, with peak activity occurring during the coldest months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Giant CuttlefishSepia apama | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Port Jackson SharkHeterodontus portusjacksoni | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern Blue-ringed OctopusHapalochlaena maculosa | Rare | ||||||||||||
| Spotted WobbegongOrectolobus maculatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Weedy SeadragonPhyllopteryx taeniolatus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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