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Moon Island

Moon Island, off the coast of New South Wales, always feels like a proper adventure. We like diving it on a clear day, when the sun really lights up the swim-throughs and small caves – they're not huge, more like dramatic rock formations you can explore. The maximum depth of 19 metres means you can take your time, really look in the cracks. We’ve found some brilliant little critters here; the Spitlure Frogfish is a personal favourite, blending in perfectly, and the Australian Spiny Pipehorse can be surprisingly cooperative for a photo. Winter is when the Grey Nurse Sharks often hang around, a real draw, but even in summer, the rocky shelves are busy with schools of fusiliers and the occasional inquisitive Great Stingaree gliding past. We’ve had dives where the visibility hovered around 8 metres, which isn't huge, but it focuses your attention on the immediate surroundings, revealing nudibranchs and eels tucked away. Keep an eye on the surface too; we’ve spotted White-bellied Sea Eagles circling overhead, a nice reminder of the wild coast. This site suits divers who appreciate exploring interesting topography and finding smaller, more unusual species rather than just big pelagics.