This dive site is a popular and easily accessible shore dive along a man-made rock wall. It is renowned for its excellent macro life, including the Western Australian seahorse, cuttlefish, and numerous nudibranchs. The shallow depth and calm conditions make it an ideal spot for training and night diving.
Hillarys North Wall
Excellent shallow shore dive for macro life and training.
Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
10m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Leatherjacket
Scorpionfish
Old Wife
Boxfish
Octopus
Southern Blue Devil
West Australian Seahorse
Nudibranch
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Seahorse
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow depth, easy shore entry, and generally calm conditions.
Hazards:
boat trafficfishing lines
Current Strength:
Mild
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