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West Patch

Rottnest Island, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

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.

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

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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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