Second Valley Jetty & Lassiters Reef

Shallow shore dive (maximum about 10 m) from the beach or jetty at Second Valley on the Fleurieu Peninsula, known for leafy sea dragons, sometimes found within minutes near the jetty and in the area between the jetty and the headland. Lassiters Reef about 300 m offshore can be reached on calm days, and a small bommie about 20 m from shore is reported to hold both leafy and weedy sea dragons. Round the headland the drop-off leads to caves and overhangs with blue devilfish, rays and schools of fish. The bay faces north, so southerly and easterly (offshore) winds are best.

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Region: Southern Australia – South Australia, Victoria & Tasmania
Area: South Australia – Gulf St Vincent (Fleurieu, Adelaide)
Depth: 0–10 m
Level: beginner
Current: low
Type: shore, jetty, reef, macro
Coordinates: -35.5098, 138.2195 (approximate)
Highlights: leafy sea dragon, weedy sea dragon, blue devilfish, eagle ray, bull ray, caves and overhangs
Tips: Easy entry from beach or jetty; the rocky second-bay shortcut to the caves has sharp, slippery rocks (second dive only, not for drysuit divers or the unfit). Fishing lines around the jetty: carry a knife. Diving Adelaide does not normally guide here (Rapid Bay is nearby) but rents gear. Position approximate (village centre moved offshore).

Second Valley Jetty & Lassiters Reef

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