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Bat Caves

Perth, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Shallow dive with impressive caves, swim-throughs, and abundant life.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located off Rottnest Island, features an extensive network of limestone caves, swim-throughs, and large overhangs at a shallow depth. It is renowned for its fascinating topography and is home to a rich variety of temperate marine life, including large Western Blue Gropers and resident sharks.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

cavernswim-throughbeginner friendlysharkrocky reefwide angleaustraliaperth

Marine Life

western blue groperwobbegong sharkport jackson sharkcrayfishcuttlefishwestern talmaold wifenudibranchs

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depths and optional swim-throughs suit both new and experienced divers.

Hazards:
boat trafficoverhead environment
Current Strength:

Mild

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