Boat dive just inside North Head: a reef edge of boulders, gullies, overhangs and low walls from 12 to 23 m with sponges, sea tulips and gorgonians, named for the red indianfish McFadyen sees on two dives in three.
Visibility at Red Indian Point
Underwater visibility at Red Indian Point shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall rather than holding to a fixed range. When ocean swell rules out the outside reefs, or as a second dive; very good at night generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Air, gear and guides near Red Indian Point
Browse dive shops in Sydney for fills, hire gear, servicing and guided dives at this site.
Region: North Head, NSW
Skill Level: Advanced
Depth: 12-23 m
Water Temperature: 16-20 °C
Best Time to Dive: When ocean swell rules out the outside reefs, or as a second dive; very good at night
Marine Life: Red indianfish, sea dragons, Port Jackson sharks, large flathead, black reef leatherjackets, silver sweep, seapike, yellowtail, ladder-finned pomfrets, kingfish, squire, luderick, mados, silver biddies, stingarees, angel sharks, fiddler rays, sponges, sea tulips, gorgonians
Hazards: Depth to 22-23 m; lost anchors, chain and rope snagged across the reef; submarine cable no-anchoring area off Cannae Point to the west; little penguin Declared Area A north of Cannae Point (no anchoring or motorised vessels 1 July to 28 February)
Facilities: Boat access only; Rose Bay is the most popular ramp