Hanson Bay Reef dive & snorkel conditions
Kangaroo Island · Reef · Shore entry · Depth 2-6 m
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About Hanson Bay Reef
A shallow shore reef on Kangaroo Island's south coast that requires caution when swell is running.
Known for rips
This site can form rip currents. If you're caught in one: stay calm, raise an arm for help, float until it releases you, then swim parallel to the shore. How to spot a rip.
Access — entry & exit
Shore entry from Hanson Bay beach.
Fishing
Allowed — Fishing permitted
If you intend to take any fish today, including shellfish, follow the rules to avoid large fines. Download the free VicFishing app to stay updated on fishing regulations.
Wildlife recorded nearby
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Site details from https://thediveshack.com.au/cn/dive-sites/local-dive-sites-kangaroo-island/ | https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Diving_in_South_Australia. Conditions data from Open-Meteo and WillyWeather — how we rate sites.