South Australia, Australia
    Sir Joseph Banks Group

    Donnington Reef

    Protected Area

    Sir Joseph Banks Group

    Why dive here

    With 93+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, great white sharks and hammerhead sharks - Donnington Reef offers some of South Australia's richest reef diving.

    Marine lifeBlue Whales, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Great White Sharks and Hammerhead Sharks · 93+ species recorded
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Donnington Reef offers solid diving for those exploring South Australia's cooler waters. Expect to find a reef system with some interesting coral formations. It's a decent spot for divers looking for a straightforward dive without too much fuss, suitable for most experience levels.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Donnington Reef

    Donnington Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Donnington Reef, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (-34.98, 138.5) (0km away)

    August Averages

    Air Temperature

    12.26°C

    54°F

    Wind Speed

    6.04 m/s

    11.7 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1019.2 hPa

    Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC

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