This dive site offers an easy shore entry from a calm, shallow beach. It is renowned for its incredible rocky formations, which create numerous nooks and crannies sheltering a rich variety of marine life. Divers can explore these structures to find abundant fish, rays, starfish, and crustaceans.
Maloneys Beach
Shallow shore dive with excellent rocky formations and marine life.
Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
shore divebeginner friendlyrocky reefmacro photographynooks and cranniesaustraliabatemans bay
Marine Life
Blacklip Abalone
Starfish
Crayfish
Ray
Schooling Fish
Shellfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Calm, shallow beach access makes it ideal for novices and snorkelers.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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