Fish Rock Cave, South West Rocks, NSW
Australian waters are home to some of the most beautiful and ecologically diverse underwater environments on earth.
From shipwrecks and caves, to living coral reefs teeming with brilliantly coloured sea life, discover what makes the diving so unique.
Introduction
Fish Rock Cave
South West Rocks, NSW
Fish Rock Cave is located two kilometres off Smoky Cape at South West Rocks on the New South Wales coast and is a regular on the must-do diving menu. Home to a critically endangered species, this dive site boasts a 125-metre cave – the only true ocean cave in Australia.
This site is a crucial habitat for the grey nurse shark, of which there is an estimated population of only 1000-1500 left in Eastern Australia. They gather in their hundreds at Fish Rock Cave to feed, mate and give birth. Watching these gentle giants swim gracefully in their natural environment is a privilege for any diver.
As you enter the cave, the water becomes warmer and clearer than the surrounding ocean and you are met by the silhouettes of hundreds of fish surrounding the cave's mouth.
South West Rocks is a charming town with plenty of attractions for non-divers including walking tracks, the Trial Bay Gaol and one of the oldest lighthouses in New South Wales: Smoky Cape Lighthouse.
Pro Tip: Visit from April to November when the ocean becomes home to migrating Humpback whales and their calves.
Dive Site Information
Best Time To Dive :
Visit from April to November when the ocean becomes home to migrating Humpback whales and their calves.
Highlights:
Humpback Whales and Grey Nurse Sharks
Depth:
5 – >40m
125m cave
Visibility:
20 – 30m
Currents:
Can be strong
Surface conditions:
Calm
Water temperature:
26 – 29°C, can be of lower temperature depending on the climate conditions.
Number of dive sites:
>15
Experience level:
Advanced to Professional
Recommended Length of stay:
5-10days
What's Included
5N accommodation
2 way land transfer between airport to resort
5N full board accommodation on yatcht or twin set engine (Subject to travel itinerary)
Up to 9 guided boat dives and 2 guided night boat dives for certified divers
Air tanks and weights provided
Torch for night dives
What's Excluded
Air fare between Singapore and Australia
Meals and Transport (Subject to Itinerary)
Dive Trip Requirements
Valid passport and Visa (if applicable)
Cash in local currency (Aussie Dollars; AUD)
Personal Medication
Travel Insurance (recommended)
Able to snorkel/swim in the sea
Minimum of PADI Open Water DiverCertification or equivalent (for leisure diver)Getting there:
Fly from Singapore to Australia (approximately 5-7 hours)
How to Get There
Fly from Singapore to Australia
Payment Terms
Payment Terms :
SGD 100 deposit required upon confirmation of booking of accommodation and dive trip.
Payment payable once upon confirmation of booking of
accommodation and or with dive trip package/s.
Equipment Rental
Rates (SGD)/ Per Day :
Dive Torch : SGD 10
Dive Computer : SGD 15
Dive Computer - D4i : SGD 30
Camera : SGD 35
Cancellation Policy :
Any change in trip dates after booking confirmation will be subjected to SGD 100 administrative fees per change/s.
Full fees will be charges for packages cancelled or postponed with less than 28 days notice.
If you cancel less than 28 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, full payment will be non-refundable.
If more than 28 days, 50% of the package price will be forfeited with an administrative charge of SGD 50 Payable to the dive shop.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
* The timings are as estimated proposed. Diving trip is subjected to road / traffic / tide / weather conditions on the day of trip.
Disclaimer
Estimated rates for booking, Exact cost of dive trip booking depends on each dive itinerary and arrangement package. Invoice on the payment details will be sent to your personal email account upon booking.
Includes Boat transport, and for each pax meal - Breakfast, Lunch and transport back and forth to your hotel or resort or hostel accomodation.
If you will like to book for the accomodation for a stay for 1 Night or more for yourself and family members or for a tour group etc. , please indicate for your accomodation booking, for the number of days/nights of stay here in Australia, and we will arrange for you.
Subjective to availability.
An invoice will be sent to you via email on the separate payment charges for accomodation stay.
Applicable to local and foreign visitors :
• The arrangement of the sequence of the itinerary is subject to change with/without prior notice.
• In the event that the venue of attraction is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative venue if possible.
• May request for travel itinerary from us via email.
• During trade fairs or the peak season, accommodation stay may not be inclusive.
All dive trip/s are subjected to the weather conditions and change in itinerary.
If the dive trip unfortunately has to postpone or cancelled, there can be a request for arrangement for another dive trip. Subjected to approval and availability of boat charters.
Cancellation Policy
Any change in trip dates after booking confirmation will be subjected to SGD 100 administrative fees per change/s.
Full fees will be charges for packages cancelled or postponed with less than 28 days notice.
If you cancel less than 28 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, full payment will be non-refundable.
If more than 28 days, 50% of the package price will be forfeited with an administrative charge of SGD 50 Payable to the dive shop.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
* The timings are as estimated proposed. Diving trip is subjected to road / traffic / tide / weather conditions on the day of trip.
Additional Information
1N extension from SGD 150 onwards.
Rooms:
Standard package is based on twin-sharing accommodations.
All rooms are air-conditioned.
There are 6 standard cabins with 2 bunk beds each, and 2 master cabins with 1 queen bed each.
There are 3 restrooms/showers to be shared among all guests.
Meals:
All meals are provided on the liveaboard.
Time difference:
Australia is 3 hours behind Singapore (GMT +7)
Amenities:
Sundeck
Diving:
Hop off the boat and dive!
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Miscellaneous:
Currency accepted:
AUD
Credit cards accepted:
Passport & Visa Requirements
Countries with a 30-day visa-free entry
Make sure your Passport Validity is up to 6 months or longer.
