Dive Site - Lonsdale Arches
| Dive Site - Lonsdale Arches | |||
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| Lonsdale Arches | The Heads, Bass Strait, VIC | ||
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| Australia |  |
18 m | Open Water |
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| - | Salt | 0 m | |
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| 38° 17.989′ S 38.299817° S 38° 17′ 59.34″ S |
144° 36.587′ E 144.609783° E 144° 36′ 35.22″ E |
Google Map | WGS84 |
| 3 dives at this location: | |||
| 3 | 226 | 380 | |||
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| Discovered and named by one of the great local diving identities, Lonsdale Arches is a spectacular dive site. Approximately one kilometre from the Point Lonsdale Light and clear of the shipping channel, just outside Port Phillip Heads in the Bass Strait, Lonsdale Arches is an amazing area of Bommies and underwater rock formations. The sandstone reef has been carved into intricate structures including arches and tunnels. The water movement feeds a rich covering of encrusting invertebrates inside the structures, while Ecklonia kelp dominates the outside. This a perfect habitat for many of southern Australia's unique critters, and a nature lovers delight. Entry/Exit: Boat. Approximately 1 kilometre (.6 mile) from the Point Lonsdale Light and clear of the shipping channel, just outside Port Phillip Heads in Bass Strait, Victoria, is an amazing area of Bommies or underwater rock formations. The strong current flow in this area has created a nutrient rich environment and subsequently prolific marine growth and the associated marine life. But it is the amazing rock formations that make this dive site special. This site has a couple of amazing swim throughs that are very safe easy to enter. A favourite spot for catching Crays. Location GPS coordinates from Dive Victoria. Accuracy unknown. |
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