Western Australia

Diving in Perth

Perth's metropolitan coast from Rockingham to Mindarie has limestone reef ledges, caves and swim-throughs in 5–20 m, the wreck trails at Rockingham and Coogee (Omeo, the Saxon Ranger, the Kwinana Grain Jetty), the Blackwall Reach river dive, and dozens of easy shore entries. Tropical fish arrive on the Leeuwin Current each summer to join the temperate regulars.

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Your bearings, in a minute

Perth at a glance

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

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82 site records
Recorded settings
Reef · Wreck · Shore/Rock Platform
Map coverage
82 locations to explore
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Find your bearings

Explore Perth 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.

82 matching records · 82 with a map location · 0 without a usable position.

The local notebook

Where should you start in Perth?

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
Rockingham Wreck TrailRockinghamShoreRecorded source ↗
Bicton Baths (Swan River)BictonShoreRecorded source ↗
Carnac IslandFremantleBoatRecorded source ↗
Ammo JettyCoogeeShoreRecorded 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 Perth

Get a feel for the diving

Our Perth directory currently includes 82 published site records. The largest recorded category is reef (24 records). Use the mix below to decide what you would like to read about first.

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Perth: what’s in the directory?

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

Reef24 records
Wreck24 records
Shore/Rock Platform15 records
Jetty/Pier7 records
Freshwater Lake/River5 records
Other recorded types7 records

Source: published YouDive directory records for Perth. 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 Rockingham Wreck Trail, Bicton Baths (Swan River), Carnac 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
Rockingham Wreck TrailArtificial ReefShore10–18 m
Bicton Baths (Swan River)Freshwater Lake/RiverShore1–15 m
Carnac IslandIslandBoat2–14 m
Ammo JettyJetty/PierShore1–9 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.

Ammo Jetty1–9 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 Perth 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 Perth

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.

Listed in this region

ADRENO Perth

O'Connor

An equipment retailer with a spearfishing and freediving emphasis. Primarily retail rather than a training centre.

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Let’s put the pieces together

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THE LOCAL PLANNING BRIEF

Understand the options around Perth

What this regional directory records

There are 82 published site records in Perth. The recorded categories include reef (24), wreck (24), shore/rock platform (15), jetty/pier (7). These categories reflect the database; they are not a ranking, a conditions report or an assessment of your suitability.

Use the Perth 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 Perth?

Begin with the individual site and its source notes, then discuss the proposed trip with a local provider. The 82 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 Perth 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 siteWreck

Perth

ALC40 & Gay Dragon Wrecks (Bicton)

A WWII landing craft and a sunken junk-style pleasure boat that together are the Swan River's most reliable seahorse site.

ShoreUp to 8.5 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteWreck

Perth

Alkimos Wreck

The collapsed Liberty ship behind Perth's best-known shipwreck legends, with its engine still breaking the surface off Alkimos…

BoatUp to 7 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteJetty/Pier

Perth

Ammo Jetty

Perth's classic easy shore and night dive: century-old pylons encrusted with sponges and corals that hold excellent macro life,…

ShoreUp to 9 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteFreshwater Lake/River

Perth

Blackwall Reach (Swan River)

The deepest shore dive in the lower Swan River, with sunken cars, a barge and breeding cardinalfish below the Blackwall Reach…

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

Perth

Boyinaboat Reef

A compact sanctuary-zone reef with passages, ledges and an underwater plaque trail, 100 m off the Hillarys Boat Harbour wall.

Shore or BoatUp to 7 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteJetty/Pier

Perth

Bulk Jetty (Kwinana)

A sheltered industrial jetty with gently sloping pylons, heavy encrustation and some very large sea stars; a dependable…

ShoreUp to 15 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteWreck

Perth

Carlisle Castle Wreck

The scattered cargo and iron plates of an 1899 barque lost with all hands, on an exposed reef that can be dived only on the…

BoatUp to 12 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteWreck

Perth

Centaur Wreck (Marmion)

Galena cargo and scattered remains of an 1874 iron brig under a reef break, with good shallow swim-throughs nearby.

BoatUp to 7 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteWreck

Perth

Chalmers Wreck

The ballast mound and scattered fittings of an 1874 barque whose captain mistook a bushfire for the Rottnest light.

BoatUp to 4 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteWreck

Perth

Conference Wreck

A collapsed but recognisable 1855 iron barque hulk on kelp-covered reef, 10 minutes from Mindarie.

BoatUp to 16 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteWreck

Perth

D9 Dredge Wreck

An intact, upright 51 m dredge in 12 m in the shelter of Cockburn Sound, with good fish life and a strong reputation as a night…

BoatUp to 13 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteWreck

Perth

Eglinton Wreck

The oldest wreck on the north-metro coast, an 1852 settler ship, with large reef caves beside it.

BoatUp to 8 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteWreck

Perth

Gemini Wreck

An upturned 36 m hopper barge in 30 m of often clear blue water, surrounded by schools of samson fish and kingfish.

BoatUp to 30 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteWreck

Perth

Highland Forest Wreck

The kelp-covered bow of a barque on which Joseph Conrad once served, next to good reef caves and swim-throughs.

BoatUp to 8 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteWreck

Perth

Key Biscayne Oil Rig Wreck

An upturned oil rig in 26–42 m of often clear blue water, known for grey nurse sharks and large fish.

Boat (day trip)Up to 42 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteJetty/Pier

Perth

Kwinana Grain Terminal Jetty

An 800 m working jetty whose pylons are densely encrusted and full of macro life, with deeper, fish-filled structure at the…

ShoreUp to 15 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteWreck

Perth

Lygnern & Samuel Plimsoll Wrecks

Two historic ships on one site at the harbour mouth: the Swedish steamer Lygnern (1928) with the cut-up clipper Samuel Plimsoll…

BoatUp to 8 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteShore/Rock Platform

Perth

MAAC Dive and Snorkel Trail

A 400 m interpretive underwater trail with about 20 plinths, weedy seadragons and a wheelchair-accessible entry.

ShoreUp to 6 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteShore/Rock Platform

Perth

Mettams Pool

A sheltered, accessible lagoon for families and an outer reef with swim-throughs, ledges, an arch and colourful sea fans.

ShoreUp to 7 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteWreck

Perth

North Mole & North Mole Barge

An upright, partly penetrable hopper barge in 8 m, reached by a pole trail from the North Mole, and the main sheltered shore…

ShoreUp to 8.5 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteWreck

Perth

Omeo Wreck & Coogee Maritime Trail

A 1858 iron steamer lying 25 m off the beach in 3 m of water, with a 200 m trail of reef modules and sculptures running seaward…

ShoreUp to 7 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteShore/Rock Platform

Perth

Point Peron

Perth's best natural shore dive in the south: limestone pinnacles, arches, caves and swim-throughs in 3–10 m, with sheltered…

ShoreUp to 10 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteWreck

Perth

RMS Orizaba Wreck

The boilers, engine and steering gear of a 140 m Orient liner wrecked in 1905, swarming with fish on shallow Five Fathom Bank.

BoatUp to 12 m
WAYouDive mascot illustration; not a photograph of the siteJetty/Pier

Perth

Robb Jetty

A quiet line of historic jetty pylons in 5–8 m off the CY O'Connor statue, with good macro life, seagrass edges and better…

ShoreUp to 8.5 m