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Gull Rock Beach

Albany, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Calm, secluded beach with an accessible shipwreck for snorkeling.

Shore Access
4m Avg Depth
8m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a serene and pristine beach known for its exceptionally calm waters, protected even from strong winds. A short walk through the shallows and a swim from shore reveals the Awhina shipwreck. This wreck is an excellent and highly accessible attraction, perfect for snorkelers and beginner divers to explore maritime history.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

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 gropercuttlefishold wifevarious wrasseleatherjackets

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Calm, shallow waters with easy shore access to a shipwreck, making it ideal for novices and snorkelers.

Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 17.6°C

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Tide

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