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Broughton Island

Broughton Island

New South Wales, Australia

Depth
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30m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Broughton Island

The calibre of this island's collection of dive sites can be reflected the world famous '�Looking Glass', an island split down the middle, perfect for all dive levels. Every conceivable experience lies waiting here caverns, swim throughs, bommies, shark gutters. Broughton's south eastern corner has '�The Steps.' South of this site is Spider Cave which is comprised of two tunnels heading north and running concurrent. The right- hand tunnel is brighter and narrower and the left a bit lower and larger. They eventually fuse at 20m and then curve ahead left for another 15meters. At the end it hooks right before filtering out into the open again. The Island is worth the boat trip from Neslon Bay.

Broughton Island Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 35%

O2
Marine Life

  • Sea Star
  • Whale
  • Cuttlefish
  • Moray Eels
  • Port Jackson Shark
  • Dolphins
  • Grey Nurse
  • Nudibranchs
  • Fish
  • Penguins
  • Sponge Gardens
  • Urchin
  • Wobbegong Sharks
  • Turtles
  • Shrimp
  • Crayfish
  • Rays
Weather Conditions

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