This dive site is a shallow jetty renowned for its incredible macro biodiversity living on the pylons. It offers easy shore access and calm conditions, making it a favorite for underwater photographers, night divers, and beginners. The pylons act as an artificial reef, encrusted with colourful sponges, ascidians, and soft corals.
Wells Park Jetty
Shallow jetty dive famous for incredible macro life.
Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
9m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
jetty diveshore divemuck divingmacro photographybeginner friendlynight diveseahorseaustraliarockingham
Marine Life
Leatherjacket
Short-Tail Stingray
Anglerfish
Boxfish
Pipefish
Octopus
Northern Clingfish
Nudibranch
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Seahorse
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Very shallow depth, easy shore access, and typically calm conditions.
Hazards:
fishing linesboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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