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Norfolk Islands Dive Sites
Dive Site: SOUTH ROCK
Depth: 45 metres
Suitable: for experienced divers strictly
Marine life: Colorful reef fish, pelagic fish, bronze whalers
Getting there: Reached by boat and is about 40 minutes from the Coffs Harbour. Located just south west of Phillip Island.
Dive Site: BLACK BANK, Good walls, small caves with backdoor exits
Marine life: Cat fish
Getting there: Reached by boat and is about 20 minutes away from Island
Scuba Diving in the Norfolk Islands
Located in the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and Australia are three small islands  which are among Australia's external territories. Norfolk is the largest of the three islands contained in this small cluster, which have become known collectively as the Norfolk Islands. The Nepean and Phillip Islands are both located just south of Norfolk and round out those in the triad.
The Norfolk Islands fall within a subtropical climate and have year-round temperatures seldom dropping below 50 or rising above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. These mild, pleasant temperatures make not only the islands but also the ocean surrounding them prime destination spots.
Scuba divers from around the world have found a haven in the waters around the Norfolk Islands. The coral reefs which surround the islands are one of the reasons for their popularity among divers.
The subtropical climate of the islands and the ocean temperatures which remain steadily warm year-round are perfect for the presence of coral reefs. The colorful coral and aquatic residents which call the reefs home are attractive to snorkelers and scuba divers.
The coastline of Norfolk Island is approximately 20 miles long, and consists of rugged cliffs and rocky outcrops rising steeply from the ocean. The coral reefs which surround the islands are one component of the islands' rugged and adventurous geography. The caves, chasms, tunnels and grottos which are found around the islands are yet another appealing draw for divers.
There are more than 30 dive sites which have been scoped and documented around Norfolk Island. A large rocky outcrop called South Rock is one of the deepest among these diving locations. With the sea consistently breaking overhead, beating against the stony base of South Rock, a diver can descend up to 100 feet.
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