Category: Local Dive Report
2nd february 2025 -Super Sunday at South Solitary!
Despite the gloomy conditions this morning MegaWild loaded up to capacity with some super keen divers and powered out to South Solitary, where despite some layered visibility (and a couple of rude thermoclines) we were in for some awesome diving! First up our certified divers dropped in at Manta Arch for a swim to meet our…
1ST fEBRUARY 2025 – February Fools Dive!
Dive one today was at Buchanan’s Wall, there was plenty to see even though the visibility had dropped off. Wobbegongs, Lionfish, Octopus and schools of Fusiliers were just some of the life spotted here.Dive two was a drift from Shark gutters down to South Boulder, no leopard sharks seen unfortunately but we still had 2-3 Bullrays,…
31st January 2025 – Thermocline Friday
Dive one today was at Manta Arch, this dive had about 6-8 Grey Nurse Sharks and the word on the boat there was a huge pregnant female which made everyone look twice to see what it was.There was also a few Black Cod, Nudibranchs, Dwarf Lionfish and schools of Fusiliers.Dive two was a drift from Shark…
29th January 2025 – Gloomy but Glorious
With a smaller number of divers today we took So Wild out to South Solitary Island, and although it was a little gloomy this morning it did not dampen the mood.Dive one was at Buchanan's Wall, the visibility had dropped off a bit but there was still plenty to see including Turtles, Schools of Bullseyes, Black…
27th January 2025 – Leopards, Rays and Turtles
South Solitary Island turned it on today with clear warm water!!Dive one was spread between Manta Arch, The Gap and The Gantry.Some of the marinelife seen today were 10-12 Grey Nurse Sharks in the Arch, Nudibranchs and Black Cod in the Back Gutter, Turtles at the Gap and around the Gantry mooring. Dive two was a…
26th January 2025 – Australia Day Double Boat
With Australia Day and the Sea Slug Census in full swing we had So Wild head up to North Solitary Island and Mega Wild to South Solitary Island.Both boats had plenty to see and talk about including, Leopard Sharks, Grey Nurse Sharks, Eagle Rays, LOADS of Nudibranchs, Moray Eels, Painted Crayfish, Clouds of schooling fish at…
25th January 2025- Summertime Favourites
With a busy morning at the dive shop, we packed up SoWild and MegaWild which both went out to South Solitary Island for two great dives! With a slight southerly breeze blowing, the top end of the island was optimal conditions to get in for both dives! Dive one was a cheeky drop in at Manta…
24th January 2024- Leopard Sharks and Grey Nurses For the Long Weekend!
After a day's break, So Wild packed up with a dozen divers and steamed out to South Solitary. Even though the surface conditions were not perfect, the island had extremely blue water. With the northerly wind blowing in the morning and the southerly swinging around in the afternoon, Manta Arch for a swim through the gap…
22nd January 2025- Aquarium at Warm south Sol
After a bit of a break due to the recent swell and winds that hit the east coast, So Wild was ready to head back out to South Solitary Island for a double dive this morning. Dive one was at Buchanans wall and dive two was a drift from Shark Gutters to the Gantry. Buchanans Wall…
