Sponge Gardens, North Head
North Head is the northern headland of the entrance to Sydney Harbor. All along this section, there are several excellent dive sites.
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The SS Kelloe was a steam powered collier that sank in 1902. It is considered to be one of the most notable and deeper shipwrecks in Sydney. The average depth here is at 48 m/157.5 ft and the maximum depth is at 51 m/167.3 ft. The spot is appropriate for experienced divers due to its depth.
Visibility is good and varies from 10 m/32.8 ft to 30 m/98.4 ft long. Water temperature is up to 21°C/69.8°F in summer and early autumn months and between 14-18°C/57.2-64.4°F in winter. Divers are able to see the remains of the funnel, two large anchors, copper ingots and propellers.
Note: book a boat dive in one of the many scuba schools located in the area. Apart from diving, there is a variety of activities, attractions, restaurants and bars available along Sydney’s southern peninsula.
North Head is the northern headland of the entrance to Sydney Harbor. All along this section, there are several excellent dive sites.
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