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Underwater Photo Location: The Arch, Kangaroo Island

Underwater Photo Location: The Arch, Kangaroo Island

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Sightings of Leafy seadragons and Weedie Seadragons are GUARANTEED by the operator
Swim with seals and endangered (species) Australian Sealions.
Sixty two different types of Nudibranch have been photographed in this area.
Over 80 of the fishlife in the area are endemic to Southern Australia.
More than 135 NEW SPECIES have been found in the last few years( photos and details available)
Bottlenose dolphins often approach divers and frequently snorkellers spend considerable time interacting with a very friendly pod that live in the area.
Brachiopods ( one of the oldest living fossils) are found here in certain areas.
This is a remote area , low visitation, with clean clear waters, clean beach, high cliffs,spectacular scenery, abundant wild life both marine and terrestial.
Three major ocean bodies met in this area, waters from east and west Australia, plus waters from the Great Southern Ocean and waters from the Gulfs of South Australia.
Season runs November to mid April ( southern summer and autumn)
Small groups of divers , all dives are guided.
Water temperatures range from 15C-16C in November to 19C-20C in January.
The Island is quite large, allow extra time for diving and sight seeing.
Tours & hire cars available. No public transport. Multiple flights daily from Adelaide.
Ferry service from Cape Jervis ( about 1.5 hours south of Adelaide)
Good hire equipment available.
Contact operator for details and advice on local travel bookings.

Facts about The Arch, Kangaroo Island
  • It is in Australia
  • The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
  • The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
Dive types
dayboatwall

Marine Life
bigsmalldolphinscoralkelp

Diving facilities
airnitroxhireguidedfriendly

Photo facilities
macrowideanglepfriendly
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