Located on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South of Adelaide in South Australia, Rapid Bay is considered one of Australia’s premiere Jetty Dives.

The Old Timber Jetty was built by BHP in 1940. Due to its deterioration and the danger that it imposed a section was removed closest to land, thus making it impassable. In 2009 a new shorter jetty was built, to provide safe access for anglers and divers.

The Old timber jetty is not to be maintained, nor is it to be pulled down. This site is home to various protected species – and of particular interest to divers from all around the globe – a chance to see the Marine emblem of South Australia, the Leafy Sea Dragon.

The Jetty is collapsing, and this is particularly prevalent to regular divers – With mid-water structural support giving-away – along with some top superstructure.

Just South of the jetty, the next head of land (Rapid Head) is home to seasonal seal colonies. It is not uncommon for them to drop in on rapid bay jetty. Other common/frequent visitors include large Sting Rays.

In the midst of the jetty T-Section is a mass of pylons and an area commonly known as the Gallery. Often full of fish life, which you can simply swim amongst in their big schools.