Castle Bay

Dunsborough, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Sheltered, easy shore dive with interesting limestone formations.

Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
10m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a popular and accessible shore dive known for its beautiful limestone reef system. Divers can explore small swim-throughs and overhangs created by the unique geology. It is particularly well-regarded for its abundance of macro life, including various species of nudibranchs, shrimp, and cuttlefish.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

shore divebeginner friendlymacro photographylimestone reefswim-throughnudibranchcuttlefishaustraliadunsborough

Marine Life

Western Blue DevilcuttlefishWeedy SeadragonnudibranchsPort Jackson sharkstingareeOld WifeBlue-ringed octopus

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow, protected bay with easy shore entry, ideal for training.

Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:

Mild

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