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Omega Rock

Omega Rock is our favourite kind of dive, a proper West Coast experience. You’re heading out into the open ocean, usually a bit bumpy, then dropping onto a series of immense granite pinnacles that just rocket up from the seabed. We’ve found the average depth is closer to 15 metres, with the deepest sand around 28 metres, so there’s plenty of bottom time to explore. The main pinnacle is a proper maze, split by these narrow gullies and huge boulders, creating overhangs and even a tight little swim-through we always enjoy squeezing through. Visibility often sits around 10 metres, so it’s not always gin-clear, but that just adds to the atmosphere, making the large schools of Redeye and dory feel even more dramatic as they materialise from the blue. Keep an eye out for Cosmopolitan Spurdogs tucked into crevices, and we’ve often spotted stingrays cruising the sand around the base. It’s a site for divers who appreciate dramatic topography and a bit of wildness, rather than just pretty colours. The currents can pick up here, so it’s best for those comfortable with varied conditions.