Nepean Wall
Depth: 15m-60+m, best diving 18-30m
Experience: Level: 3
Site layout:
-Nepean Wall is part of a large boomerang shaped trench at The Heads -Wall drops
dramatically on N side to 66m -The trench (entrance deep) extends Southwards out of The
Heads.
Points of interest:
-Large vertical drops -Huge caves & undercuts -Prolific marine life, both reef & pelagic fish
Bottom composition: Sandy with patches of weed
Water movement/currents: Strong near Heads - must be dived at slack (approx. 30mins
duration) with calm sea & low swell.
Hazards: Depth, Strong current when turning to a flood, divers may be swept over reef.
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