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Roe Reef

Rottnest Island, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

Limestone reef with swim-throughs and Grey Nurse Shark aggregations.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features a spectacular limestone reef system with numerous ledges, overhangs, and swim-throughs. It is famous as a key aggregation site for critically endangered Grey Nurse Sharks, particularly during the winter months. The complex topography also supports a rich variety of temperate water marine life, from large gropers to small nudibranchs.

Diving Freediving

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
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

Grey Nurse SharkWestern Blue GroperSamson FishWestern King WrasseHarlequin FishCuttlefishNudibranchsAustralian Sea Lion

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Depths can reach 30m with potential for moderate currents and surge.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Moderate

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