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Aldinga Pinnacles

Aldinga Pinnacles

Southern Australia, Australia

Depth
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16m

Visibility
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8m - 23m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Aldinga Pinnacles

This 8m deep site can be found along the breathtaking Aldinga Reef game reserve. Make sure you dive this when the snapper aren't running unless you take a cage with you. There are may pinnacles and cavers and gorges along the reef to explore including the Star of Greece at the end of the dive.

Aldinga Pinnacles Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wall, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

16m

Visibility Range

8m 23m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 54%

O2

11% at 14m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Blue Devils
  • Boarfish
  • Bullseyes
  • Nudibranchs
  • Old Wives
  • Soft Corals
  • Sponges
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.

  • Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.

  • Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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