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Urquharts Bay

Okay, Urquharts Bay. Let’s be honest, it’s not the Poor Knights’ showpiece deep dive. But we love it for a completely different reason: it’s a brilliant, easy shore entry, shallow water wonderland, especially if you’re looking for macro life or just a gentle, current-free bimble. The walk in from the carpark, past the toilets and water fountain, is straightforward. But that long, shallow wade out across the bay? It feels like forever on tired legs, and yes, the bottom is notoriously squishy. Our tip: take your time, shuffle your feet, and enjoy the anticipation. Once you hit that 3-4 metre mark, it completely changes. The visibility often sits around 3 metres, which sounds low, but it forces you to slow down and really look. We've had some incredible encounters here: watching a Bulldog Stargazer peek its eyes out of the sand, a Spotted Robust Triplefin darting between rocks, and the rich colours of purple sunset clams. We’ve found octopus lurking around the mooring blocks, and on a good day, the snapper are curious. It’s a site for the patient observer, the photographer, or anyone who wants a relaxed, unhurried poke around without boat schedules or big depths. Forget big pelagics; come here to appreciate the small, the subtle, and the wonderfully weird.