Crystal Palace
Spectacular limestone caverns and swim-throughs with beautiful light.
Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is renowned for its spectacular limestone reef, featuring an intricate network of caverns, tunnels, and swim-throughs. The 'palace' effect is created by sunlight filtering through holes in the reef roof, illuminating the vibrant temperate water marine life within.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
cavernswim-throughlimestone reefwide angletemperate wateraustraliaperth
Marine Life
Western Blue DevilHarlequin FishWestern Rock LobstercuttlefishnudibranchsspongesSamson Fish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Features caves and swim-throughs requiring good buoyancy control.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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