This dive site is renowned for its spectacular limestone reef, featuring an intricate network of caverns, tunnels, and swim-throughs. The 'palace' effect is created by sunlight filtering through holes in the reef roof, illuminating the vibrant temperate water marine life within.
Crystal Palace
Spectacular limestone caverns and swim-throughs with beautiful light.
Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Sponge
Samson Fish
Western Blue Devil
Nudibranch
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Harlequin Fish
Western Rock Lobster
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Features caves and swim-throughs requiring good buoyancy control.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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