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Monkeys Cave

Rottnest Island, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Shallow cave and swim-through dive at Rottnest Island.

Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is famous for its intricate network of limestone caves, swim-throughs, and ledges. Located at Rottnest Island, it offers stunning underwater topography and is home to unique local marine life like Western Blue Devils and crayfish.

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 DevilWestern Rock LobsterBullseyeOld WifePort Jackson Sharkcuttlefishwrasse

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth for beginners; caves and swim-throughs offer interest for more experienced divers.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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