Sand Garden Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–25.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

November to AprilBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

14.0–20.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Sand Garden is a popular dive site located in the Poor Knights Islands, known for its vibrant marine life and unique underwater topography. The site features sandy bottoms interspersed with rocky outcrops and kelp forests, providing a habitat for a variety of fish and invertebrates.

Divers can expect to explore a mix of sandy areas and rocky formations, with opportunities to see schools of fish, nudibranchs, and other marine species. The site is suitable for divers of varying experience levels, with plenty of interesting features to observe.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–25.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 14.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rock kelp Suggest edit

Photo tips

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

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