The Church Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

October to AprilBest months

20.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

14.0–18.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The Church is a popular dive site located in Shellharbour, New South Wales, known for its diverse marine life and unique underwater structures resembling a church.

Diving at The Church offers an opportunity to explore a variety of marine habitats, including rocky outcrops and sandy bottoms. Divers can expect to see schools of fish, nudibranchs, and possibly larger species like rays and sharks. The site features interesting topography and is suitable for divers of varying skill levels.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 20.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 14.0–18.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rock sand reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best light conditions are during mid-morning; use a wide-angle lens for capturing the underwater structures.

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