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Wharton Beach

Esperance, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner/Intermediate

Pristine shore dive with unique temperate marine life.

Shore Access
10m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is renowned for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and stunning white sand bottom. Divers can explore beautiful granite formations and seagrass beds which are home to the iconic Leafy Seadragon, making it a top macro photography location.
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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

shore divemacro photographybeginner friendlycold waterseadragonwide anglegranite formationsaustraliaesperance

Marine Life

Leafy SeadragonWeedy SeadragonPort Jackson sharkSouthern Eagle Raycuttlefishblue devil fishassorted wrassesponges

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner/Intermediate

Shallow shore entry is easy, but potential for surge.

Hazards:
currentmarine life
Current Strength:

Mild

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