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I think that the most spectacular diving at Bicheno is found in deeper water, protected from fishing activities in the marine reserve. At depths greater than about 25 metres, rocky reef areas become covered by sponges, anemones and other colourful invertebrates. The water seems to be filled with fish and the visibility is rarely less than 15 metres and often greater than 25 metres. During winter visibility greater than 30 metres is not uncommon.

In shallower water, there are a few small caves, which have a living wallpaper of colourful sponges and other animals. While there are some reasonable shore dives, the better dives and the marine reserve itself are best accessed by boat. The Bicheno Dive Centre operates local charter boat all year, and all dives in the reserve can be reached by a boat ride of just 2 or 3 minutes.

Some of the deepwater dives (25 to 38 metres) in the marine reserve at Bicheno are the best dives I have experienced in south east Australian waters, and as good as any I have done anywhere, including places such as the Coral Sea and Papua New Guinea.

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Jon Bryan

Sea Nature Photography

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Roberto Rinaldi

Last Updated on Sunday, 20 December 2009 01:07