What level of diving experience is required for Bowsers Castle?

Bowsers Castle is rated advanced with depths of ≤ 24 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended, with PADI Advanced Open Water strongly recommended for this site.

Where is Bowsers Castle located?

Bowsers Castle is located in Australia, in the Australia region (coordinates: -17.8171, 146.5536).

Bowsers Castle Diving - Australia, Australia

Depth24m

DifficultyAdvanced

Description

Bowsers Castle is an advanced dive site in the Port Stephens area, NSW. At 24 meters depth, this imposing rock formation features castle-like turrets and walls creating an impressive underwater landscape. The structure provides shelter for grey nurse sharks, large groupers, and schools of pelagic fish. Dense sponge gardens and gorgonian fans decorate the walls, while the deeper sections reveal caves and overhangs. Strong currents can occur, requiring advanced diving skills and experience.