Cape Peron
Cape Peron is one of the best shore dive and snorkeling sites in Perth. The waters surrounding the limestone headland are dotted with reefs, which are home to a diversity of marine life. This marine community is a mix of plant and animal species from two vast marine zones, the temperate to the south and the tropical to the north. The nearby Shoalwater Islands are also home to a host of plants and animals, including the Australian sealion and breeding colonies of the little penguin.
Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
Shoalwater Islands Marine Park was created to conserve this special marine environment while continuing to provide recreational, educational and commercial opportunities for an increasing number of Park users. Above the high water mark Cape Peron is part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, an area also identified as having significant conservation, landscape and recreational values.
Rottnest Island
The diversity of fish and coral species, and the numerous shipwrecks found around the Island, make Rottnest Island another favourite site for SCUBA divers and snorkellers in Western Australia. Many species of tropical fish make their home in and around the numerous reefs surrounding Rottnest, making it one of the most fascinating dive and snorkelling sites to be found in such close proximity to a capital city.
