Scuba Diving in Quarantine Station Wall, Mornington Peninsula,
Victoria Australia
Maximum Depth:
20m/65.6ft
Visibility:
10m/32.8ft-30m/98.4ft
Victoria is the second-smallest state of Australia. It borders with New South Wales to the north and Tasman Sea to the east. The unique combination of spectacular coastline, pristine beaches, numerous national parks, dense forests and mountains attract visitors all year long and offer a plethora of activities to sport lovers.
Mornington Peninsula lies to the southeast of Melbourne, Victoria’s capital city. It is surrounded by Western Port to the east and Port Phillips to the west. There is a vast number of great surf sites and a plethora of excellent dive spots all along this section. Quarantine Station Wall is a popular dive site amongst dive schools and night divers. The spot is appropriate for beginners and advanced divers alike. The maximum depth here is at 20 m/65.6 ft.
Visibility is generally good and varies from 10 m/32.8 ft to 30 m/98.4 ft. Divers will most likely encounter old wives, leather jackets, lobsters, large sweeps and small cat sharks to name just a few. It is a crowded spot especially during weekends. Last but not least, apart from scuba diving you can also explore the peninsula which is famous for the variety of beaches, the wineries and the mazes. Note: watch out for the currents.
