What level of diving experience is required for Old Man's Hat?

Old Man's Hat is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Old Man's Hat?

At Old Man's Hat, divers commonly encounter: manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, sea turtles, octopus, nudibranchs.

Where is Old Man's Hat located?

Old Man's Hat is located in Australia, in the Australia region (coordinates: -33.8216, 151.2938).

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Old Man's Hat Diving - Australia, Australia | DivePlanner Pro

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Old Man's Hat

Old Man's Hat

Australia, 🇦🇺 AustraliaBeginner

DifficultyBeginner

Description

Old Man's Hat is a popular beginner-friendly dive site in Sydney's Northern Beaches, near Manly. This sheltered rocky reef offers easy shore entry and features interesting boulder formations covered in colorful sponges and sea fans. The site is home to blue groper, cuttlefish, moray eels, and Port Jackson sharks during winter months. With depths typically under 12 meters and calm conditions, it's an ideal training site and a favorite for night dives.