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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.

Dive Operators

Kangaroo Island Diving Safaris

Location: Western River Cove. Pick up from Kingscote can also be arranged. Phone: 0427102387 Kangaroo Island Diving Safaris operate dive charters to unspoilt wilderness areas around Kangaroo Island, with a focus on the beautiful North Coast. The company offers snorkeling and scuba diving tours with a guarentee of seeing the elusive Leafy Sea Dragon.

Adventureland Diving & Sports Service

Location: American River Phone: 08 8553 1072 Adventureland Diving & Sports Services operate diving tours in the waters surrounding Kangaroo Island for experienced or non experienced scuba divers. Discover the reefs, corals and sea life or one of the shipwrecks around the island.

Equipment Hire

Kangaroo Island Diving Services

Location: Baudin Beach Phone: 08 8553 1072 Kangaroo Island Diving Services provide scuba equipment for hire to qualified divers who show their diving licence. Skin diving equipment is also available for hire. Air filling facilities on site.

Kangaroo Island Fishing and Diving Charters (pdf 244KB)