Question 1

How deep is Moon Island?

Accepted Answer

To 21 m

Question 2

When is the best time to dive Moon Island?

Accepted Answer

Late June to September for grey nurse sharks

Question 3

What's the visibility like at Moon Island?

Accepted Answer

3-15 m

Question 4

What skill level is required for Moon Island?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate

Question 5

What marine life will I see at Moon Island?

Accepted Answer

Grey nurse sharks (winter), gulf (banded) and spotted wobbegongs, Port Jackson sharks, eastern blue devils, eastern blue groper, pomfreds, bullseyes, pike, kingfish, sergeant bakers, weedy seadragons, bull rays, short-tail stingrays, giant cuttlefish, nudibranchs, hawksbill, green and loggerhead turtles

Question 6

What's the water temperature at Moon Island?

Accepted Answer

17-23 °C

Question 7

Where is Moon Island located?

Accepted Answer

Moon Island is located in Lake Macquarie, NSW.

Question 8

Are there any hazards at Moon Island?

Accepted Answer

Dark zones in The Temple and other caves; walls to about 21 m; critically endangered grey nurse sharks, follow the code of conduct (do not block cave entrances, touch, feed or chase); island is a nature reserve with nesting seabirds, do not land

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