This dive site is a protected, shallow bay with exceptionally easy shore access, making it a premier location for training dives, night dives, and beginners. The site features extensive seagrass meadows over a sandy bottom with scattered limestone rocks. It is renowned for its diverse macro life rather than large animals or dramatic topography.
Meelup Beach
Calm, shallow shore dive perfect for beginners and macro.
Shore Access
5m Avg Depth
9m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Boxfish
Western Blue Groper
Octopus
Short-Tail Stingray
Nudibranch
Port Jackson Shark
Wrasse
Leatherjacket
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Seahorse
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow, protected bay with easy shore access and minimal currents.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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