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Lighthouse Reef

Lighthouse Reef

Victoria, Australia

Depth
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5m

Visibility
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3m - 8m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

Lighthouse Reef

Victoria, Australia

Lighthouse Reef
Depth
Depth Icon

5m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

3m - 8m

Entry
Shore Entry Icon

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner


About Lighthouse Reef

'Lighthouse Reef' is a sheltered reef of around 1.5 square nautical miles. There is an immense diversity of marine life - anything from leafy and weedy sea dragons, crayfish, cat sharks to abalone. You even get the privilege of seeing the wreck of the 'New Zealander'. This is a shore or boat dive ranging from 1-5 metres in depth.

Lighthouse Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Night, Wreck, Shark

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

5m

Visibility Range

3m 8m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O2

-1% at 3m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Abalone
  • Cat Sharks
  • Crayfish
  • Leafy Sea Dragons
Weather Conditions

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Location

Dive Site Hazards

  • Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.

  • Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.

  • Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

  • Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.

  • Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.

  • Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

  • Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

  • Situational Awareness Loss — Divers may fixate on sharks and lose depth or position awareness.

  • Subtle Behavioural Shifts — Changes in shark behaviour may be missed without active observation.

  • Blue-Water Reference Loss — Lack of visual references increases ascent and descent instability.

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