On 13 February 1879 the Ballina became grounded on the Hastings River entrance bar and the following morning the vessel was entirely swamped and broke in two. The Ballina’s cargo had already been thrown overboard in an attempt to float the vessel and all passengers and crew left the ship safely.

Boat Dive, Rock of Oxley Beach .....................................................................................................................

Two bommies submersed in 18m joined together creating a swim through. Starting at 6m on one and 10m on the other to a depth of 18m to the bottom. A photographer’s macro delight, and a dive to relax and enjoy. Great for beginners as there is plenty to see and explore as well as scattered reef all around.

Boat Dive Reef ...............................................................................................................................................

Drift Dive North Shore ...........................................................................................................................

reef off Shellie’s........................................................................................................................................

There are soft corals, sponges, nudibranchs, wobbegong sharks, PJ sharks, grey nurse sharks, and a wide variety of other marine life....................................

River Dive, Shore entry......................................................................................................................................................

boat dive.........................................................................................................................................

This dive site has a wall running east/west starting at 10m and dropping down to 22m. Every dive you get to see something different in the way of marine life.