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Cottesloe Groyne

Perth, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Shallow shore dive famous for its leafy seadragons.

Shore Access
5m Avg Depth
10m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a shallow shore dive along a man-made rock wall. It is internationally known as one of the most reliable places to find the iconic leafy seadragon. The groyne's structure provides a habitat for a diverse range of macro life, making it a premier photography and training site.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

shore divemacro photographybeginner friendlyaustraliaperth

Marine Life

leafy seadragonweedy seadragonwestern blue deviloctopuscuttlefishseahorsenudibranchboxfishold wifeleatherjacket

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth, easy shore access, and generally mild conditions.

Hazards:
boat trafficsurge
Current Strength:

Mild

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