Scuba Diving Old Mans Hat North Head New South Wales Australia

ABOUT THE SPOT

OVERVIEW HOW TO GO GALLERY

Scuba Diving in Old Mans Hat, North Head, New South Wales Australia

Visibility range:

10m/32ft to 20m/65ft

Maximum depth :

23m/75ft

Dive type:

Reef

North Head is the northern headland of the entrance to Sydney Harbor. All along this section, there are several excellent dive sites. Old Mans Hat is one of them.

The average depth of the spot is 14 m/45 ft and the maximum depth is 23 m/75 ft. Visibility is pretty good and varies from 10 m/32 ft to 20 m/65 ft. This site is considered to be one of the clearest dives in Sydney.

Photo source

Amazing marine life can be seen here including weedy sea dragon, giant cuttlefish, wobbegongs and octopus. Apart from diving, there is a variety of activities, attractions, restaurants and bars available along Sydney’s northern peninsula.

Note: book a boat dive in one of the many scuba schools located in the area.

RELATED SPOTS /

Scuba Diving

ADD COMMENT

Nyali Beach, Mombasa

by xtreme spots 12/03/2015

/ Coast Province Kenya

Nyali Beach is located at 10 km/6 mi from Mombasa's city center and approximately at 15 km/9 mi from the Mombasa International airport. Nyali Beach is the whitest and widest one along the north coast. The beach actually slopes at an angle and water depths actually depend on tides. The amazing part is that there is always water even at low springs compared to other locations of the north coast.

Scuba Diving

ADD COMMENT

Glenelg Tyre Reef, Adelaide

by xtreme spots 12/03/2015

/ South Australia Australia

Adelaide, the liveliest city in Australia, is the capital of South Australia state. The city is situated on the Adelaide Plains and more specifically at the north side of Fleurieu Peninsula. It is built next to Torrens River and is surrounded by the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Gulf St Vincent.

Scuba Diving

ADD COMMENT

Almeria, Andalusia

by xtreme spots 19/04/2016

/ Andalusia Spain

Almeria is a province of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, between Enix, Pechina and Nijar. With mountain sierras and 40 km / 25 mi seacoast terrain, Almeria is a great destination for extreme sport enthusiasts.

Scuba Diving

ADD COMMENT

Shallow Malongane Reef, Ponta Do Ouro

by xtreme spots 02/03/2015

/ Maputo Mozambique

Ponta Do Ouro is the southern most village in Mozambique and is a popular holiday destination. It lies on the Mozambique Channel, southern of Maputo and just northern of the border with South Africa. Ponta Do Ouro boasts pristine beaches and is well known for its long stretches of white beaches. There are no tarred roads, therefore it is only accessible by 4x4 vehicles.

Scuba Diving

ADD COMMENT

Amphitheater, Providenciales

by xtreme spots 18/09/2014

/ Turks & Caicos

The Turks and Caicos Islands lie in the Lucayan Archipelago and are a British Overseas Territory consisting of eight islands: West Caicos, Providenciales, East Caicos, South Caicos, North and Middle Caicos, Grand Turk and Saly Cay. Only East and West Caicos are uninhabited. Apart from a superb tourist destination, they are also well-known as an offshore financial center. The climate of the islands is classified as marine tropical, providing relatively consistent temperatures throughout the year.

Scuba Diving

ADD COMMENT

Miss Opportunity, Saint Thomas

by xtreme spots 19/09/2014

/ US Virgin Islands

The Virgin Islands of the United States, or the U.S. Virgin Islands lie in the Caribbean Sea, east of Puerto Rico. This group of islands consist of the main islands of Saint Thomas, which is home to the capital city of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Saint John, Saint Croix, Water Island and other surrounding minor islands.The climate here is classified as tropical savanna climate, mostly affected by moderate trade winds.

OTHER SPOTS IN
North Head / Old Mans Hat / Sydney / Sydney's Harbor /

Snorkeling

ADD COMMENT

Bare Island, Sydney

by xtreme spots 30/06/2014

/ New South Wales Australia

Bare Island is a small island, at about 16 km/9 mi in the south-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Bare Island is on the north side of Botany Bay and it is connected with a wooden bridge to the suburb of La Perouse. It is famous not only from the movie Mission Impossible II, but also from the number of dives that offers in the one site.

Paragliding

ADD COMMENT

Warriewood, Sydney

by xtreme spots 30/06/2014

/ New South Wales Australia

Warriewood is a suburb in northern Sydney, at about 26 km/16 mi in the north of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District).

Wind Surfing

ADD COMMENT

La Perouse, Botany Bay

by xtreme spots 01/07/2014

/ New South Wales Australia

La Perouse is a suburb of Sydney, at about 16 km/ 9 mi in the south-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). La Perouse is a historical place where colonial and French traditions prevail in particular.

Surfing

ADD COMMENT

The Wall, Cronulla

by xtreme spots 30/06/2014

/ New South Wales Australia

Cronulla is a beach-side suburb in southern Sydney, at about 26 km/16 mi in the south of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Cronulla lies on a peninsula, between Botany Bay on the north and Port Hacking on the south. Cronulla is a popular tourist location and attracts many beach enthusiasts.

Surfing

ADD COMMENT

Maroubra North End Point, Maroubra

by xtreme spots 11/06/2015

/ New South Wales Australia

Maroubra is a beach-side suburb of Sydney, at about 10 km/6 mi in the south-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Maroubra beach lies between the arms of Maroubra Bay and provides a number of local facilities such as picnic areas, good restaurants and cafes.

Scuba Diving

ADD COMMENT

4th-5th Reefs, Cronulla

by xtreme spots 01/07/2014

/ New South Wales Australia

Spearfishing

ADD COMMENT

Little Bay Beach, Little Bay

by xtreme spots 30/06/2014

/ New South Wales Australia

Little Bay is a coastal suburb of Sydney, at about 14 km/9 mi in the south-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Little Bay beach nestles between headlands to the south and north, providing with a good shelter from prevailing sea conditions.

Surfing

ADD COMMENT

Maroubra Beach, Maroubra

by xtreme spots 11/06/2015

/ New South Wales Australia

Maroubra is a beach-side suburb of Sydney, at about 10 km/6 mi in the south-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Maroubra beach lies between the arms of Maroubra Bay and provides with a number of local facilities such as picnic areas, good restaurants and cafes.

Add your spot

Submit upcoming event

Add your profile

Be our partner

Videos

Careers

Old Mans Hat, North Head

Scuba Diving in Old Mans Hat, North Head, New South Wales Australia

Nyali Beach, Mombasa

Glenelg Tyre Reef, Adelaide

Almeria, Andalusia

Shallow Malongane Reef, Ponta Do Ouro

Amphitheater, Providenciales

Miss Opportunity, Saint Thomas

Bare Island, Sydney

Warriewood, Sydney

La Perouse, Botany Bay

The Wall, Cronulla

Maroubra North End Point, Maroubra

4th-5th Reefs, Cronulla

Little Bay Beach, Little Bay

Maroubra Beach, Maroubra