Snorkelling and Free-Diving Destinations
Destinations in Victoria
Last Updated: May 17, 2018
Sorrento
Sorrento
Sorrento back beaches are an amazing mirid of impressive coastal reef featured dive sites. Big swim throughs, underwater ledges, caves and marine life make for some colorful and complex environments. Weather and ocean conditions keep this location for those with more experience.
Beginner friendly: no
Day Trip friendly: yes
Depth: 5-20m
Wilson's Promontory
Wilsons Prom
Wilsons Promontory covers some of the most spectacular diving found in Victoria. The reef, corals, clear waters and amazing fish life make it well worth the effort. You can see big schools of kingfish in summer mixing with small harmless sharks and colorful reef fish.
Beginner friendly: yes
Day Trip friendly: no
Depth: 2-25m
Ricketts Point
Ricketts Point
Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary offers easily accessible snorkelling within an hours drive of the CBD. Shallow reef protected inside Port Phillip Bay offer excellent marine life from vibrant fish to colourful sponges.
Beginner friendly: yes
Day Trip friendly: yes
Depth: 1-5m
Mornington
Mornington
Mornington is the perfect summer location. Warm sandy beaches giving way to rocky headland. Many school fish swim through this area over the summer months with snapper, salmon, squid and garfish regularly seen.
Beginner friendly: yes
Day Trip friendly: yes
Depth: 1-5m
Portsea
Mornington
Bayside at portsea offers a relaxing calm location perfect for soaking up the summer time. Shallow reef and weedy glass areas close to the Port Phillip Heads makes this site an excellent location to see a wide range of marine life. If you look closely enough, you may even be lucky to spot sea dragons in their natural environment.
Beginner friendly: yes
Day Trip friendly: yes
Depth: 1-5m
Cape Schanck
Cape Schanck
Cape Schanck offers an amazing abundance of marine life. This location can be a great first dive on the ocean side for those who have already made a few trips due to it’s protected bays. One still needs to be mindful of strong currents and swell.
Beginner friendly: yes
Day Trip friendly: yes
Depth: 2-15m