Scuba Diving South Australia

The fourth largest state in Australia, South Australia.

Despite having most of Australia's arid land, South Australia is blessed with a magnificent marine life. A major destination for scuba diving, South Australia is famous for the beautiful Blue devilfishes and the Grey Nurse sharks. A naturalist's wonderland, South Australia boasts a good number of marine parks and reserves for protecting its mind-blowing aquatic flora and fauna.

Blue devilfish

The wondrous Blue devilfish is what South Australia is most known for. Since the Blue devilfish is a common sight here, it was unofficially turned into an emblem by the South Australian divers. Aside from the Blue devilfish, South Australia has numerous marine reserves that house an outstanding collection of underwater flora and fauna.

Scuba diving in South Australia

Speaking of scuba diving, South Australia has some of the country's best diving sites. Most diving sites can be found in the Adelaide Region, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Eyre Penisula, and Kangaroo Islands. Among the best natural diving sites are the Rapid Bay Jetty, Lassester's Reef, Seacliff Reef, Ardrossan Grain Jetty, Edithburgh Jetty, Point Turton and Aldinga Drop Off. Wreck dives also abound in South Australia with ex-HMAS Hobart being the most popular. Other wreck drives include the Glenelg Barge, John Robb Wreck, MV Sea Wolf, Norma Wreck, and Stanvac Barges.

Great White Shark

What makes diving in South Australia a one-of-a-kind experience is its diverse underwater biota. Here is where divers will encounter marvelous Great White sharks at Port Lincoln, giant spawning cuttlefishes, and big-bellied seahorses. Other sea creatures that can be found in South Australia include kingfishes, moon jellyfishes, spider crabs, seals, and dolphins. South Australia is also the home of the leafy seadragon, the state's marine emblem.

Aside from the countless diving sites of South Australia's azure seas, the state is also well-known for having the most splendid freshwater diving sites. Limestone Coast features the best cave diving site in the state: Piccaninnie Ponds. Famous for their crystal clear waters, Piccaninnie Ponds provide spectacular and awe-inspiring underwater scenery. Another favorite freshwater diving site is the Ewen Ponds, a series of ponds located south of Mount Gambier. Divers will find an abundance of lobsters here along with other freshwater fishes.

With all things said, diving in South Australia is undoubtedly an incomparable experience. It surely will complete anyone's travelling, nature-tripping, and diving itinerary. An absolute paradise for divers and nature-lovers, it is one of the few places on Earth that should not be missed.

Where To Dive In South Australia

• Kangaroo Island
• Port Lincoln
• Victor Harbor