Wallaroo

The Wallaroo Jetty is a large working grain Jetty. Diving is great here year-round; however, when a ship is in port (moored at the Jetty), the port's authority keeps a close eye on activity above and below the water, so it is suggested to ensure you stay well clear.

Access is via a narrow set of stairs located on the northern side of the Jetty, approximately 50 meters from the car park. When you descend the steps, you will end up under the side of the jetty, where a mix of large rocks and sand is found. It is suggested to wear booties to make the initial wade into the water easier on your feet. Depending on the tide, it's a short wade before you can drop into deep water and snorkel out.

The maximum depth of the dive is approximately 7.5 metres (depending on the tide), and the best weather conditions are from the South East, Easterly, and North East directions. That said, it can be dived in almost any winds, provided they are not too strong.

The best dive plan for this site is to go out along the northern side, heading in a Westerly direction until you hit the spur. You can then follow that to the North, all the way to the end (which isn't far), going around the far Northern tip, then returning to the main jetty down the far side (on this return leg, you will be heading South). On hitting the jetty, depending on your air consumption, you can turn right, which will take you in a westerly direction and further out. Not far out from this point, you will get to the area where the ships dock, so you need to be conscious of this if you are going this far out.

When you are ready to return to shore, cross through and under the jetty to the southern side and return to shore along this side. Keep an eye out in the sand flats, there are often Port Jacksons and rays moving around chasing crabs.

The site is sensational for Macro photography, with at least half a dozen nudibranch species, a variety of shrimp, and a great mix of large fish species living around the jetty legs. In the cooler months, one of the local marine flowers blooms for a few weeks, which is an incredible sight, and these are generally found out around the spur area. The end of the spur is also a great spot for large rays and Port Jacksons.

Wallaroo is approximately a 2-hour drive from Adelaide.

Wallaroo Critters

Wallaroo Jetty