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The Canyons

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.3 12 especies 30 colaboradores

The Canyons dive site in Australia's Solitary Islands Marine Park offers year-round diving with excellent coral health and rich marine biodiversity.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

🐢 MPA · Solitary Islands Marine Park updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Nudibranquio

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
5.9 kn
Olas
1.2 m
Agua
20.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: E (19%)
Now: WNW (293°)
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 PM2.510 · 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

The Canyons sits within the Solitary Islands Marine Park in New South Wales, a protected marine area known for dramatic underwater topography and healthy coral ecosystems. This site delivers consistent diving conditions throughout the year, making it accessible to divers planning trips at any season. The protected status of the marine park ensures strong conservation practices and well-maintained reef systems. Divers report 12 documented species observations at this location, indicating healthy populations and reliable marine life encounters. The site's coral bleaching status shows no stress, confirming robust reef conditions ideal for both leisure and exploratory dives. Community submissions include three videos, providing visual reference for planning dives and understanding site characteristics. The Canyons' position within a marine protected area makes it a responsible diving choice with environmental stewardship built into site management. Year-round accessibility means flexible trip scheduling without seasonal restrictions. The combination of protected waters, documented marine activity, and consistent conditions makes this a solid option for Australian diving.

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Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

Nudibranquio

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

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 The Canyons?

The Canyons is diveable year-round, so you can plan trips whenever your schedule allows. There are no seasonal closures or weather windows that limit access throughout the year.

What marine life can I expect to see?

The site has 12 recorded species observations. Coral bleaching status shows no stress, indicating healthy reef systems and good conditions for encountering typical Solitary Islands marine life in this protected waters environment.

Is The Canyons in a marine protected area?

Yes. The Canyons lies within the Solitary Islands Marine Park, a designated marine protected area in New South Wales that ensures strong conservation standards and environmental management.

How can I learn more about diving conditions there?

Three community-submitted videos are available showing The Canyons dive site. These videos provide visual reference for understanding topography, conditions, and what to expect before planning your dive.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

54 registros · 38 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Carcharodon carcharias

White Shark
Elasmobranchii · Lamnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
22 jun 2020
×2registros
Profundidad:
32 m

Carcharodon carcharias

White Shark
Elasmobranchii · Lamnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 sept 2017
×2registros
Profundidad:
26–30 m

Carcharhinus plumbeus

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

Maxillopoda

Maxillopoda
OBIS
Última observación:
7 jun 2015
×2registros

Siphonophorae

Hydrozoa
OBIS
Última observación:
7 jun 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
5 m

Carcharhinus plumbeus

Sandbar Shark
Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
17 may 2015
×5registros
Profundidad:
29–36 m

Carcharhinus obscurus

Dusky Whaler
Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
9 jul 2014
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Carcharhinus plumbeus

Sandbar Shark
Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 abr 2014
×1registros
Profundidad:
16 m

Stegostoma tigrinum

Zebra Shark
Elasmobranchii · Stegostomatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
31 mar 2014
×1registros
Profundidad:
21 m

Carcharhinus plumbeus

Sandbar Shark
Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 ago 2013
×4registros
Profundidad:
20–25 m

Platorchestia smithi

Malacostraca · Talitridae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 feb 2010
×1registros

Amphipoda

Amphipods
Malacostraca
OBIS
Última observación:
7 jul 2005
×1registros

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.

ROV SuBastian Dive 396 (Pt B) - Rodda Canyon, Australia - FK200930

Schmidt Ocean Institute

ROV SuBastian Dive 349 - Cloates Canyon, Australia - FK200308

Schmidt Ocean Institute
💬 1 top comments
  • It's a nursery, that's why. It explains so much.

    @michaelstmichaels4237 · 👍 0

ROV SuBastian Dive 350 - Cloates Canyon, Australia - FK200308

Schmidt Ocean Institute
💬 2 top comments
  • why did you need to break off and collect the only flower around? 4:12 area of video

    @dacrazymommoments · 👍 1
  • pejxn

    @chenkent00 · 👍 0
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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