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Shelley Cove

Busselton, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Iconic jetty dive famous for pylons and macro life.

Shore Access
7m Avg Depth
9m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is famous for the forest of pylons beneath the historic Busselton Jetty, creating a spectacular artificial reef. These structures are encrusted with colourful sponges, soft corals, and ascidians, making it a macro photographer's paradise. The shallow, calm water provides an accessible look into a diverse temperate marine ecosystem.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

turtlecoral reefmacro photographybeginner friendlyshore diveartificial reefnight divepylonsaustraliabusselton

Marine Life

old wifeleatherjacketcuttlefishoctopussmooth rayboxfishspongessoft coralsascidians

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth, easy shore access, and protected waters suitable for all experience levels.

Hazards:
boat trafficentanglement
Current Strength:

Mild

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