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Blackwall Reach

Perth, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Unique river dive along a dramatic submerged limestone cliff.

Shore Access
12m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a unique brackish river dive along a dramatic limestone cliff face. It offers a surprising amount of macro marine life, including seahorses and prawns, making it a popular training and night diving location. The main wall drops steeply from the surface, providing interesting topography and shelter for various creatures.

Diving Freediving

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow areas for training and depth for more advanced divers.

Hazards:
boat trafficdepthmarine life
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 19.3°C

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