Coastal Activities - Diving - Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Scuba Diving

The waters off Kangaroo Island provide some of the best temperate-water diving in Australia. Descending to 20-24 metres, walls of Gorgonia corals, red, orange and white sponges are impressive. To add to the kaleidoscope of colour are some equally magnificent fish: Blue Devil, Harlequin, Truncate coralfish and Boarfish. A spectacular sight is the elusive Leafy Sea-dragon that is endemic to these waters. Over 50 recorded shipwrecks have occurred around the Island's coastline, ranging from the 5,000-tonne freighter, Portland Maru, wrecked in 1935, to the 500-tonne sailing barque, Fides, wrecked in 1860. While not all of these wrecks are accessible, there are some opportunities to view part of the Island's tragic past. Dive operators on the Island that offer a range of services including internationally recognised dive training (PADI, NASDS). Air fills are available from these operators.

 

Keep Yourself Safe

Although beaches are beautiful, there are some dangers associated with open ocean. Beware of rips and undertows. Seek advice from locals on current conditions. Shark attacks, although rare, have occurred in waters around the world and indeed around the Australian coastline. If diving, adhere to the usual diving rules. Advise someone of your whereabouts and dive with a 'buddy'. Use common sense, and enjoy the Island's beautiful beaches.

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Dive Operators

Kangaroo Island Dive & Adventures

Also known as KI Dive Safaris, specialise in offering guided Leafy Sea Dragon Tours. Kangaroo Island has one of the largest populations of Leafy Sea Dragons in the world with People and film crews travelling from all over the world to see these rare protected species, with help from our professional dive guides who know just where to find them.

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Visit with our friendly staff at Kangaroo Island's only Accredited Visitor Information Centre and let us help you customise an itinerary as unique as you are to get the most from your time on Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Howard Drive, PENNESHAW SA 5222 Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Weekends & Public Holidays 10am - 4pm, Closed Christmas Day.

 
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While all Kangaroo Island accommodation is suitable for exploring the Island, particular regions of the Island afford different advantages. Whether you are arriving in the evening and need accommodation close to the ferry port, you prefer to be close to shops and restaurants or if you really want to get away from it all and stay in a more secluded area, there is a region on Kangaroo Island to suit everyone.

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