An easy two-and-a-half-hour drive north of Sydney are the crystal clear waters, grey nurse sharks and macro life of Nelson Bay.
FOR AN ESCAPE from the city, Nelson Bay, north of Sydney, is a superb long weekend diving destination. The area boasts no fewer than 26 gorgeous beaches with crystal clear water. Also on offer are many additional distractions for your surface interval or for non-diving friends.
Nelson Bay is a prime diving area on the New South Wales coastline. It is situated in Port Stephens with its magnificent bay, twice the size of Sydney Harbour. Surrounded mostly by marine park, the area is home to some of the best shore diving possible. You can dive with grey nurse sharks by boat at Broughton Island or visit macro life from the shore.
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