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Eddie’s Ward

Perth, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

Limestone reef with spectacular caves and swim-throughs off Perth.

Boat Access
16m Avg Depth
22m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a stunning limestone reef system off Rottnest Island, renowned for its intricate network of caves, caverns, and swim-throughs. The complex topography creates a spectacular underwater playground, hosting unique temperate water marine life like the Western Blue Devil.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Western Blue DevilWestern Rock LobsterHarlequin FishPort Jackson SharkCuttlefishNudibranchsAustralian Sea LionWestern Buffalo Bream

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Features overhead environments and potential surge, requiring good buoyancy control.

Hazards:
overhead environmentsurgeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Moderate

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 19.0°C

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