Western Australia

Diving in Broome & Kimberley

Broome's diving is tidal and turbid but full of history: the pearling-lugger wrecks, WWII flying boats sunk in Roebuck Bay in 1942 and reachable on the lowest tides, and the reefs off Gantheaume Point. The Kimberley coast beyond is liveaboard country with huge tides, crocodiles and untouched reef.

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Your bearings, in a minute

Broome & Kimberley at a glance

Start with the local site mix, explore the map and find people to ask about your trip.

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21 site records
Recorded settings
Reef · Freshwater Lake/River · Island
Map coverage
21 locations to explore
Plan with local help
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Find your bearings

Explore Broome & Kimberley on the map

Compare where the recorded sites sit, then open a site to read its access and source notes. Locations are for orientation, not marine navigation or entry instructions.

21 matching records · 21 with a map location · 0 without a usable position.

The local notebook

Where should you start in Broome & Kimberley?

Use the actual places attached to the local records to narrow your research. These are recorded nearby towns and areas, not verified departure points or accommodation recommendations.

Different outings to look into

Details drawn from individual published site records
Local exampleRecorded nearby placeRecorded accessFollow the evidence
Roebuck Bay Flying Boat Wrecks (deep-water Catalinas)BroomeBoatRecorded source ↗
Argyle Downs Homestead (Lake Argyle)KununurraBoatRecorded source ↗
Adele IslandBroomeBoat (multi-day/liveaboard)Recorded source ↗
Disaster RockBroomeBoatRecorded source ↗
How to use this shortlist

Choose the named outing that interests you first. Compare its recorded place and access with your accommodation plans, then obtain the actual meeting address and schedule from the provider. The site links show the underlying depth, location confidence and source notes. Similar town names or map positions do not establish that two outings can be combined in a day.

A closer look at Broome & Kimberley

Get a feel for the diving

Our Broome & Kimberley directory currently includes 21 published site records. The largest recorded category is reef (10 records). Use the mix below to decide what you would like to read about first.

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Broome & Kimberley: what’s in the directory?

A visual guide to recorded site types. Counts show coverage, not popularity or current availability.

Reef10 records
Freshwater Lake/River3 records
Island3 records
Aircraft Wreck2 records
Wreck2 records
Other recorded types1 record

Source: published YouDive directory records for Broome & Kimberley. Bars use the same scale within this graphic; the longest is the largest category, not 100% of the destination.

A few local records to compare

Start with Roebuck Bay Flying Boat Wrecks (deep-water Catalinas), Argyle Downs Homestead (Lake Argyle), Adele Island. These are examples from different recorded categories, not a recommended route or a list of the best sites. Open each record for its sources, map and review notes.

One alphabetical example per recorded type, up to four types
SiteRecorded typeAccessDepth
Roebuck Bay Flying Boat Wrecks (deep-water Catalinas)Aircraft WreckBoat5–14 m
Argyle Downs Homestead (Lake Argyle)Freshwater Lake/RiverBoat6–17.5 m
Adele IslandIslandBoat (multi-day/liveaboard)3–20 m
Disaster Rock

Details need confirmation

Pinnacle/BommieBoat10–25 m

How the recorded depths compare

A dot shows a recorded maximum. A line joins the recorded minimum and maximum when both are available. These are site descriptions, not target depths or certification limits.

Adele Island3–20 m
Disaster Rock10–25 m

The table above contains the same depth values. Depth alone cannot establish suitability, and records may require correction. Source: the linked site records.

Pick a WA base before you pack

Western Australia is a collection of very different trip ideas. Use a specific region to narrow the search, then make the departure, equipment support and travel arrangements the centre of your plan.

Name the activity you want

Be clear whether you want certified scuba diving, a course, snorkelling or a wildlife excursion. Similar photographs can advertise different activities. If friends are travelling together, list each person’s intended activity separately and ask whether a shared departure is possible. That makes the quote easier to compare and helps avoid booking a memorable-looking trip that does not include the experience you wanted.

Connect the island or coast with the departure

A ferry, accommodation booking and dive trip may need separate reservations. Check how their meeting and return times fit together and which operator supplies each part. For a coastal road trip, anchor the diving around one confirmed base at a time. A broad region name is a browsing label, not a transfer estimate or a promise of equipment support in every town.

Reserve the details that matter

Ask about hire sizes, guiding, gas and equipment services relevant to your actual plans. Record the response and its date rather than assuming a service from a business name. Keep an alternative activity in the itinerary and understand the terms for a changed departure. Buying flexibility in the travel plan can be more useful than collecting extra site names.

Three conversations worth having before you book

Island visit

Do the passenger transfer and dive booking connect?

Check each supplier’s timetable.

Coastal road trip

Which town supports the actual outing?

Build transport around the meeting point.

Wildlife booking

Is this scuba, snorkelling or sightseeing?

Compare the right activity and inclusions.

From “that looks lovely” to a plan

Make Broome & Kimberley your kind of dive trip

Find your starting point, meet the local options and keep your ideas together. You do not need to have the whole trip worked out yet.

Where are you on your diving journey?

These are learning paths to explore, not prerequisites for every local site. Confirm the actual course, instructor and your readiness with the provider.

People to talk to about Broome & Kimberley

These profiles are based in the region or have a sourced link to one of its sites. Shown alphabetically, not as a quality ranking. Ask about the specific trip or course you want.

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THE LOCAL PLANNING BRIEF

Understand the options around Broome & Kimberley

What this regional directory records

There are 21 published site records in Broome & Kimberley. The recorded categories include reef (10), freshwater lake/river (3), island (3), aircraft wreck (2). These categories reflect the database; they are not a ranking, a conditions report or an assessment of your suitability.

Use the Broome & Kimberley site cards to compare recorded access and depth, then open the individual pages for the map accuracy and source notes. Sites grouped in a region are not necessarily close enough to combine in one day.

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Ask before booking

  1. Which town is the practical base for this departure?
  2. What transport and baggage limits apply?
  3. What is the plan if the departure is delayed?

Save the answers with the contact name and date. Separate confirmed arrangements from items still waiting for a reply.

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Questions, answered

How do I choose a dive in Broome & Kimberley?

Begin with the individual site and its source notes, then discuss the proposed trip with a local provider. The 21 published records are research options, not a list of trips available today. Match the plan to your training, recent experience and the operator’s current requirements.

When should I visit Broome & Kimberley for diving?

Choose dates with a provider who runs the activity you want, then discuss seasonal patterns, recent conditions and alternative itineraries. A generic best-month claim cannot establish the conditions at your exact site or guarantee a wildlife encounter.

Can I use these maps to enter or navigate a dive site?

No. Recorded and approximate map positions support orientation only. Confirm the exact access, permissions, meeting point and route with the responsible local provider or manager.

Regional planning context: Tourism Western Australia — maritime heritage and shipwrecks ↗. Directory counts come from published YouDive records. Individual site claims remain subject to their source and review notes.

Dive sites in this region

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WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteFreshwater Lake/River

Broome & Kimberley

Argyle Downs Homestead (Lake Argyle)

A drowned 1880s outback station: windmill, sheds, tractors and petrol bowsers in a Kimberley lake.

BoatUp to 17.5 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteAircraft Wreck

Broome & Kimberley

Roebuck Bay Flying Boat Wrecks (deep-water Catalinas)

WWII Catalina flying boats sunk in the 1942 Broome raid, with engines and turret still recognisable.

BoatUp to 14 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteAircraft Wreck

Broome & Kimberley

Town Beach Flying Boat Wrecks (low-tide walk)

Walk among WWII flying-boat wrecks on the mudflats at extreme low tide.

ShoreUp to 1 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteIsland

Broome & Kimberley

Adele Island

A remote reef platform and seabird island with abundant sharks.

Boat (multi-day/liveaboard)Up to 20 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteReef

Broome & Kimberley

Gantheaume Point to Riddell Point Reef

Broome's most accessible reef, beneath the red cliffs of Gantheaume Point.

Shore or BoatUp to 10 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteIsland

Broome & Kimberley

Lacepede Islands

A remote turtle and seabird sanctuary with the 1879 Manfred wreck.

Boat (multi-day/liveaboard)Up to 15 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteReef

Broome & Kimberley

Montgomery Reef

The world's largest inshore reef, draining in waterfalls on a 10 m tide.

Boat (multi-day/liveaboard)Up to 10 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteReef

Broome & Kimberley

Scott Reef

Remote oceanic atolls with walls rising from 500 m, rarely dived.

Boat (multi-day/liveaboard)Up to 40 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteReef

Broome & Kimberley

Whale Rock (Broome)

Ledges full of fish a kilometre off Gantheaume Beach.

BoatUp to 18 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteReef

Broome & Kimberley

Battern Rock

Deep reefs around an offshore rock.

BoatUp to 35 m
Details need confirmation
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteIsland

Broome & Kimberley

Browse Island

WA's most remote island, ringed by reef and guano-era shipwrecks.

Boat (multi-day/liveaboard)Up to 25 m
Details need confirmation
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteWreck

Broome & Kimberley

Calliance Wreck (Camden Harbour)

A relic of the failed 1864 Camden Harbour settlement.

Boat (multi-day/liveaboard)Up to 5 m
Details need confirmation
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteReef

Broome & Kimberley

Channel Rock (Broome)

Soft coral swim-throughs at 25 m.

BoatUp to 25 m
Details need confirmation
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteFreshwater Lake/River

Broome & Kimberley

Crocodile Cove (Lake Argyle)

Underwater encounters with timid freshwater crocodiles.

BoatUp to 10 m
Details need confirmation
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the sitePinnacle/Bommie

Broome & Kimberley

Disaster Rock

Pelagic action on an offshore rock.

BoatUp to 25 m
Details need confirmation
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteReef

Broome & Kimberley

Eco Beach Reef

Shallow remote reef with beach accommodation.

Shore or BoatUp to 8 m
Details need confirmation
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteWreck

Broome & Kimberley

Manfred Wreck (Lacepede Islands)

An 1879 guano-era barque visible at low tide.

Boat (multi-day/liveaboard)Up to 4 m
Details need confirmation
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteFreshwater Lake/River

Broome & Kimberley

Pannikin Bay Airstrip (Lake Argyle)

Drowned dam-era airport buildings close to the resort ramp.

BoatUp to 15 m
Details need confirmation
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteReef

Broome & Kimberley

Roebuck Deeps

Historic pearling grounds.

BoatUp to 40 m
Details need confirmation
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteReef

Broome & Kimberley

Seringapatam Reef

One of Australia's most remote atolls.

Boat (multi-day/liveaboard)Up to 40 m
Details need confirmation
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteReef

Broome & Kimberley

Swirl Rock

Gorgonian-draped ledges at 37 m.

BoatUp to 37 m
Details need confirmation