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Henry Head
The best sponge gardens in Sydney waters
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| Site | Best Sponge Gardens in Sydney, diverse marine life including Red Indian Fish, Seadragons, Blue Gropers and Eastern Blue Devil Fish | |
| Experience Level | Open Water | |
| Max Depth | 12m- 26m | |
| Location | Latitude -34.001122 longitude 151.236388 |
The Henry Head Dive Site
Back in 1770, Captain Cook named the Henry Head site after King George's brother, Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn. This place has got some of the best sponge gardens you'll find in Sydney, making it a top spot for diving. The site varies in depth, ranging from 12 to about 26 meters near the main shipping channel. Dive down and you'll come across large boulders at the sand line, as well as plenty of ledges, overhangs, and swim-throughs scattered throughout the reef. And let me tell you, the marine life here is incredible! From groper and yellowtail to old wife and cuttlefish, there's a whole bunch of species to encounter. Keep a close eye on the vibrant sponges, you might even spot some red Indian fish hanging around.
If you're feeling adventurous, you can do a shore dive at Henry Head, but we highly recommend a boat for the best experience. Anchor on the top of the reef in around 12 meters of water, then drop over the wall around the 16m mark and head south towards the reef edge. As you reach a depth of about 21 meters, follow the reef edge west to the edge of the reef itself. That's where you'll find the most breathtaking sponge garden, with rocks covered in an abundance of sponges, sea squirts, ascidians, and gorgonians.
Make sure to check under the overhangs for the elusive eastern blue devilfish, and keep your eyes peeled for sea dragons – you won't be disappointed, they're all around. Happy diving!
Upcoming Henry Head Dives
Note: As well as Henry Head, we offer a large range of other guided boat dives.