What level of diving experience is required for Rainbow Road?

Rainbow Road is rated advanced with depths of ≤ 30 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended, with PADI Advanced Open Water strongly recommended for this site.

What marine life can you see at Rainbow Road?

At Rainbow Road, divers commonly encounter: manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, sea turtles, octopus, nudibranchs.

Where is Rainbow Road located?

Rainbow Road is located in Australia, in the Australia region (coordinates: -17.8430, 146.5620).

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Rainbow Road

Rainbow Road

Australia, 🇦🇺 AustraliaAdvanced

Depth30m

DifficultyAdvanced

Description

Rainbow Road is an advanced dive site in the Port Stephens area, NSW. At 30 meters depth, this site is named for the spectacular rainbow of colors created by the dense sponge gardens covering the rocky walls. The vibrant reds, yellows, oranges, and purples of the sponges create one of the most colorful underwater landscapes in NSW. Grey nurse sharks cruise past the walls, and the site attracts schools of trevally, kingfish, and eagle rays.