A glimpse of the Diving at Oak Park
Entry 1 left of the pool
Entry Point 1 and 2
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Oak Park - South Cronulla
Oak Park is a dive spot that is very popular spot for new divers and seasoned divers.
It is easy to navigate and starts in an easterly direction turning to the northeast then finally north. Parking is in Jibbon Street and is tight on a good day.
Taken at a comfortable pace its not uncommon to get at least a 60 minute dive here.
What to see
The wall has many deep cracks where you can see cuttlefish, big eyes and the occasional Eastern Blue Devil Fish and Wobbegong. There are always heaps Yellowtail Scad and Yellowtail Pike (also known as Yellowtail Barracuda). There are at least 2 huge Blue Gropers that will follow you around and they are extremely friendly. I have even see a Green Turtle here.
There are also heaps of sea tulips, sea squirts and soft sponges.
Conditions
The conditions are best when the swell is low and not coming from the north or east. Typical visibility ranges from 4m - 15 m.
Plan you entry and exit based upon the safety for you and your buddies.
Entry
If the tide is low have a look at the north side of the pool and watch the waves, there is a nice little area to jump in at the back of the pool (Entry 1). You can enter and exit at here or you can vary between Entry 1 and Entry 2 (south of the pool).
Entry 2 can be a little tricky if there is a swell as you enter walking around rocks and the waves may knock you over.
The Dive
Most divers visit the cave which often has a wobbegong shark in the entrance.
On the way there, if you keep close to the wall you will pass a split rock on your right where you can swim through if there is not too much sand, then you may spot the rocking horse before turning left in a northerly direction heading for the cave. Keep an eye out for the urinal that tends to get moved around occasionally.
If you are good on air you can go back to the fork shown on the map and head east, there are some great overhangs with beautiful sponges and tulips to see. You may even find what I call Excalibur out in the sand off the point of the reef.
Heading back keep the wall on your right and continue until you get to a depth of 3-4 metres, keep a eye out for a orange clump of weed on the top of the wall, head up over this in a NW direction and you will exit at the rear of the pool, otherwise continue along the wall to you surface at the beach south of the pool.
Most divers visit the cave which often has a wobbegong shark in the entrance.
On the way there, if you keep close to the wall you will pass a split rock on your right where you can swim through if there is not too much sand, then you may spot the rocking horse before turning left in a northerly direction heading for the cave. Keep an eye out for the urinal that tends to get moved around occasionally.
If you are good on air you can go back to the fork shown on the map and head east, there are some great overhangs with beautiful sponges and tulips to see. You may even find what I call Excalibur out in the sand off the point of the reef.
Heading back keep the wall on your right and continue until you get to a depth of 3-4 metres, keep a eye out for a orange clump of weed on the top of the wall, head up over this in a NW direction and you will exit at the rear of the pool, otherwise continue along the wall to you surface at the beach south of the pool.