West Patch
Limestone reef with swim-throughs, ledges and diverse marine life.
Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
28m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site features a stunning limestone reef system with numerous ledges, overhangs, and swim-throughs to explore. The complex topography provides shelter for a high diversity of temperate marine life, including the iconic Western Blue Devil. It is considered one of Rottnest Island's classic and most interesting dives.
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Western Blue DevilHarlequin FishWestern Rock LobsterAustralian Sea LionPort Jackson SharkWestern Australian Dhufishcuttlefishwobbegong shark
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Features swim-throughs and variable currents requiring good buoyancy control.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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