Halifax Park

Located to the north of the Little Beach boat ramp, enter the site only in the cleared entry/ exit area. Boulders and sea urchins dominate the shallow area giving way to sponge gardens from about ten metres as you swim down the hill towards the north. The fish life in shallow water is extensive with big schools of luderick, bream and mullet swirling around in the shallow water. They are most active when high tide is late in the afternoon as the resident dolphin wait just out of sight of the diver.

The most prolific sponge garden and the most intense fish life is due north of the entry area in about twenty metres and at eighteen metres due west of the entry. Interesting ledges from five metres are an ideal safety stop area.

It is best to dive the site at high tide to avoid the strong tidal current. You can enjoy a drift dive at the site by entering the water from around the headland, heading down to fifteen metres in an eddy and then drifting with the current around towards the boat ramp. Care should be taken of boat traffic. A safety stop is generally recommended at Halifax as it is more than likely that you would have descended past 18metres. Halifax is also a very good location for a night dive - but remember that you must dive it on the high slack tide.