
Fairy Bower is a beginner-friendly shore dive in Manly, one of Sydney's most accessible and popular dive sites. This sheltered rocky reef at 8 meters depth sits within a marine reserve, resulting in exceptionally tame and abundant marine life. The site is famous for its friendly blue groper, giant cuttlefish, seahorses, and Port Jackson sharks during winter. Easy shore access, shallow depth, and calm conditions make it perfect for beginners, courses, and night dives.

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Dive Fairy Bower with one of these PADI or SSI certified centers within 20 km.

New South Wales
📍 0.87 km
New South Wales
📍 10.71 km
Sydney, New South Wales
📍 11.44 km
New South Wales
📍 15.81 km
Bobbin Head, New South Wales
📍 18.07 km
Avalon Beach, New South Wales
📍 19.69 kmForecast from Open-Meteo, updated every 15 minutes
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Absolutely stunning dive site. The visibility was exceptional and we spotted several species we had never seen before. Will definitely come back.
Great spot for advanced divers. Currents can be tricky but the marine life makes it worth it.
One of the best dive sites in the region. Highly recommended.