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Sugar Loaf Rock

Busselton, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate/Advanced

Dramatic granite formations with caverns, swim-throughs, and abundant life.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is renowned for its spectacular underwater landscape, formed by massive granite boulders that create an intricate network of canyons, swim-throughs, and caverns to explore. The rock surfaces are blanketed in a vibrant tapestry of colourful soft corals, sponges, and ascidians. It is considered one of the best dives in Western Australia's southwest.

Diving Freediving

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

whalecavernswim-throughwide angleadvanced onlyrock formationaustraliabusselton

Marine Life

Western blue groperDhufishSamson fishHarlequin fishWestern foxfishsoft coralssponges

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate/Advanced

Exposed open ocean site with potential for strong surge, swell, and variable currents, requiring boat entry.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 18.8°C

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