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.
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Keep Yourself Safe
Dive Operators
Kangaroo Island Diving Safaris
![]() | Location: Western River Cove. Pick up from Kingscote can also be arranged. |
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. |





