This dive site is famous for its 'drift' along a stunningly beautiful white sand beach, part of the Ningaloo Reef. Divers and snorkelers enter at one end and let the current carry them over dense coral gardens teeming with fish, just meters from shore. The accessibility and beauty make it one of Australia's most iconic marine experiences.
Turquoise Bay
World-famous shore drift dive/snorkel on Ningaloo Reef.
Shore Access
5m Avg Depth
10m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Sweetlip
Green Sea Turtle
Nurse Shark
Honeycomb Grouper
Reef Shark
Coral
Hawksbill Turtle
Turtle
Blacktip Reef Shark- SStringray
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow depths, easy shore access, and a gentle drift make it suitable for everyone, from snorkelers to experienced divers.
Hazards:
current
Current Strength:
Moderate
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