Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Shire of Mornington Peninsula

Ready to check out the best sites in Shire of Mornington Peninsula for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 19 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Shire of Mornington Peninsula to suit your needs.
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Blairgowrie Pier

#1 - Blairgowrie Pier

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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Lot of sponges on the pylons. Blairgowrie, South of Port Philip's bay. There is a ladder in the middle of the pier.
Qurantine Station wall

#2 - Qurantine Station wall

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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Qurantine Station wall is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Australia, VIC, Melbourne which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Safety Bay

#3 - Safety Bay

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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Safety Bay is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Australia, VIC, Melbourne which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Portsea Pier

#4 - Portsea Pier

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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Classic dive site for anyone to practice skills. The bottom is mostly sandy and the pylons are covered in colorful sponges.. Portsea, at the end of Mornington Peninsula; Port Phillip Bay.
Diamond Bay

#5 - Diamond Bay

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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Diamond Bay is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Australia, VIC, Melbourne which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Rosebud Pier

#6 - Rosebud Pier

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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Rosebud Pier is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Australia, VIC, Melbourne which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Portsea Hole

#7 - Portsea Hole

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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Portsea Hole - great for first aow dive
Mt Martha Point

#8 - Mt Martha Point

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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Mt Martha Point is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Australia, VIC, Melbourne which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#10 Channel Marker

#9 - #10 Channel Marker

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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Seals frequent the #10 marker makes an interesting dive
South Channel Fort

#10 - South Channel Fort

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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Construction work began in 1878 with the laying of about 14,000 bluestone rocks. It was originally constructed to as a fort with gun emplacements, to guard the southern channel of the bay and the Port of Melbourne from a perceived threat of the Russian invasion during the Gold rush of the 1880s. As such it was a part of a bigger strategic defence initiative which included Port Nepean and Queenscliff in a triangle of defence. The Fort was used during the 1950s-1980s for the storage of explosives for blasting the rocks in The Rip and was added to the Mornington Peninsula National Park in 1995. It is now listed on the Register of the National Estate in recognition of the role the island plays as a breeding site for the White-Faced Storm-petrel and for its military and historical significance. It is also classified by the National Trust. The South Channel Fort is a great dive as there is always a side sheltered from the currents that race through the bay. The island is situated in otherwise barren sand flat and has attracted a vast amount of marine life to the area. The rocky slopes of the Fort go down to around 12 metres. The waters are littered with large granite boulders, forming caves and hideaways, caverns, tunnels and the like which make it a photographers dream come true. On the western side of the fort is a small landing jetty, where the water drops down to about 12 metres to a sandy uninteresting bottom. The best diving is certainly in amongst the sea grass or rocky reef between this maximum depth and the western shore line of the Fort. If time permits between tides, the Fort can be circumnavigated at about 5 metres. On the Eastern edge are several large pylons which have collapsed. These were something to do with the second world war and the protective nets that were drawn across the bays channel. The South Channel Fort is a man made island of about 0.7 ha, in Port Phillip Bay, Victoria approximately 6 km north-east of Sorrento. Latitude: 38° 18.407′ S Longitude: 144° 48.022′ E The South Channel Fort is a great dive as there is always a side sheltered from the currents that race through the bay. The island is situated in otherwise barren sand flat and has attracted a vast amount of marine life to the area. The rocky slopes of the Fort go down to around 12 metres. There is also plenty to see on around the pylons of the jetty. Best to dive the jetty and western side on the ebb tide.
Eliza Ramsden

#11 - Eliza Ramsden

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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46m long iron barque built in 1874. The bow is great. South of Queenscliff.
Rye Pier

#12 - Rye Pier

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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During summer months this pier can have dozens of fishermen - stay below the pier to avoid being hooked. Rye, Mornington Peninsula Enter by jumping from lower landing on eastern side of pier. Exit via ladder at end of landing.
Portsea Reef

#13 - Portsea Reef

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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Portsea Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Australia, VIC, Melbourne which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Scollop Beds

#14 - Scollop Beds

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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GREAT SCOLLOP DIVE Blairgowie
Fisherman's Beach

#15 - Fisherman's Beach

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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Series of boulders and slabs. Mornington. Over the rocks at the Western end of the Fisherman's Beach boat ramp area. Fisherman's Beach is also known as Point Linley Reef.
Schnapper Point Jetty

#16 - Schnapper Point Jetty

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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Schnapper Point Jetty is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Australia, VIC, Melbourne which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Franklin Point

#17 - Franklin Point

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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Franklin Point is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Australia, VIC, Melbourne which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Nepean Bay

#18 - Nepean Bay

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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Nepean Bay is part of the Harold Holt Marine Reserve: it is a look and don't touch zone! Nepean bay is closest to the end of Point Nepean tip. IMPORTANT: Shore entry is prohibited due to Military installations. Point Nepean is a restricted area: don't land on the beach !
Mornington Pier

#19 - Mornington Pier

Australia, VIC, Melbourne

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Very good dive site. Rocky shoals along the pier... Mornington !