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Bubble Cave

3.6 — based on 20 community signals
4.3 12 especies 30 colaboradores

Bubble Cave is a year-round dive site near North Solitary Island in Australia's Solitary Islands Marine Park, featuring healthy coral and diverse marine life.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

🐢 MPA · Solitary Islands Marine Park updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Intermedio
MPAShore entryYearRoundHealthyReef

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Vida marina
Nudibranquio

Mapa

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
7.4 kn
Olas
1.2 m
Agua
20.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: E (19%)
Now: WNW (303°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.42m

Próxima: Alta a las 01:00 (+0.31m)

+0.9 m0 m-0.5 m
▲ 01:00 · +0.31m ▼ 07:00 · -0.05m ▲ 14:00 · +0.72m ▼ 21:00 · -0.04m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.2 · high Aire PM2.56 · good 05:40 17:40
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 10.7 1.28 7 0mm
09-20 19.9 1.12 7 0mm
09-21 28.1 1.16 7 0mm
09-22 27.6 1.8 5 0mm
09-23 15.8 1.62 5 0mm
09-24 12.7 1.4 5 3mm
09-25 14.2 1.44 7 5mm

About this spot

Bubble Cave sits within the protected waters of Solitary Islands Marine Park off New South Wales, Australia. The site draws divers to explore underwater formations shaped by natural cave systems and geological features. The area benefits from its marine protected status, which helps maintain thriving coral ecosystems and stable fish populations. The dive is accessible year-round, making it flexible for trip planning. Twelve documented species observations confirm regular marine activity, including reef fish, crustaceans, and other wildlife typical of temperate Australian waters. The coral here shows no signs of bleaching stress, indicating healthy conditions and a resilient ecosystem worth protecting. Planning a dive at Bubble Cave requires coordination with local operators and understanding MPA regulations. The Solitary Islands area is known for clear waters and strong marine biodiversity. Community divers have documented the site through multiple videos, providing reference material for first-timers. Check current conditions and entry requirements before booking, as marine parks enforce specific rules around anchoring, collection, and diver density to preserve the environment.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Australia: 61 sitios desde arrecifes de coral hasta pecios en aguas frías

Vida marina

Nudibranquio

Tipos de buceo

CuevaArrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type I · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 17625km · ~4054kg · €73

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 53/100
  • Visado: e-Visa · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 16h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 9h este · 6 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Bubble Cave?

Bubble Cave is diveable year-round. Conditions and weather vary by season, so check local forecasts and operator schedules before planning your trip.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been documented at Bubble Cave, including reef fish and other temperate-water marine life. Coral here is healthy with no bleaching stress reported.

Do I need permits or have restrictions?

Yes. Bubble Cave is inside Solitary Islands Marine Park. You must follow MPA rules, including no collection, restricted anchoring, and diver regulations. Check current rules with local authorities.

How do I access Bubble Cave?

Access is via boat from the NSW coast near North Solitary Island. Work with local dive operators familiar with the site and current entry requirements.

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

65 registros · 41 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
17 jun 2023
×1registros

Carcharodon carcharias

White Shark
Elasmobranchii · Lamnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 jun 2021
×2registros
Profundidad:
31–32 m

Carcharhinus plumbeus

Sandbar Shark
Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 jun 2021
×2registros
Profundidad:
47–52 m

Carcharodon carcharias

White Shark
Elasmobranchii · Lamnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 jul 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
25 m

Carcharodon carcharias

White Shark
Elasmobranchii · Lamnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 nov 2018
×4registros
Profundidad:
18–52 m

Galeocerdo cuvier

Tiger Shark
Elasmobranchii · Galeocerdonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
11 mar 2018
×1registros
Profundidad:
25 m

Galeocerdo cuvier

Tiger Shark
Elasmobranchii · Galeocerdonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
29 nov 2017
×1registros
Profundidad:
0 m

Carcharodon carcharias

White Shark
Elasmobranchii · Lamnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 nov 2017
×3registros
Profundidad:
27–32 m

Maldanidae

Polychaeta · Maldanidae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 jun 2017
×1registros
Profundidad:
4414–4436 m

Carcharhinus plumbeus

Sandbar Shark
Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
18 abr 2016
×2registros
Profundidad:
50–56 m

Aglaura hemistoma

Hydrozoa · Rhopalonematidae
OBIS
Última observación:
20 jul 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–5 m

Carcharhinus plumbeus

Sandbar Shark
Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
26 jun 2015
×6registros
Profundidad:
32–36 m

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Cave Diving The Pines Cave Mount Gambier, SA

ScubaCrave (OzDiverDown)
💬 3 top comments
  • Wow that looks awesome

    @tylerbushell2333 · 👍 1
  • Removed / altered some text. I removed between Mount Gambier and Millicent. but otherwise No. The best thing we could do is Just don't let the person who contacted you know about Google , and it should remain hidden to them.

    @ozdiverdown · 👍 0
  • Wow! That looks scary yet awesome.

    @Chic1110 · 👍 0

Kislbys Cave Mt Gambier September 2012

Joseph Bicanic (CA)
💬 2 top comments
  • wonderful :)

    @Jordee05 · 👍 0
  • Thanks Joseph now I got one more reason to visit Australia. But it is toooooo damn faaaar :(((

    @MrNotebookguy · 👍 0

This is a Silt Out in an Underwater Cave!

Guy Bryant
💬 3 top comments
  • I can imagine a lot of people have lost their lives due to silt out. Part of the reason I’ll probably never go cave diving. Open water diving sounds really fun though

    @Autumn_0401 · 👍 27
  • Thank God you had that line Guy!

    @jaredmajor6920 · 👍 10
  • Thats cozy 😂

    @frosty_depths · 👍 2
wind peaks Oct-Sep-Apr, calmest Mar-Feb-Jun, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: May (100/100) Worst: Mar (0/100) Now: Sep (44/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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