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Perth and Rottnest Island (Wadjemup)

City beaches, island reefs, and snorkel trails in the Indian Ocean

Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 18 sources

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Signature sites

Featured dive spots for Perth and Rottnest Island (Wadjemup)

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Ammo Jetty dive spot

Ammo Jetty

Artificial Reef

Shallow macro jetty dive at sheltered Woodman Point.

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Visibility4 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdQuite busy
Bicton Baths - Swan River dive spot

Bicton Baths - Swan River

Artificial ReefRiver

Sheltered Swan River shore dive for macro and night life.

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AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
SurgeFlat calm
Crystal Palace, Rottnest Island dive spot

Crystal Palace, Rottnest Island

Cave

Boat dive with limestone caves off Parker Point.

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Visibility10 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Hillarys Marina Wall dive spot

Hillarys Marina Wall

Wall

Sheltered marina wall with seagrass and fish.

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AccessEasy entry
CoralSome damage
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Nurses Quarters dive spot

Nurses Quarters

CaveReef

Advanced boat dive with Shark Cave west of Rottnest.

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AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
SurgeModerate surge
Opera House dive spot

Opera House

Reef

Boat-only limestone cavern dive off Rottnest Island.

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Visibility12 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge