

Best for intermediate divers, 3-35m, boat entry, strong current.
The Wallabi Group in the Abrolhos Islands offers a diverse underwater environment featuring reef, wreck, and drift diving. Depths range from 3 to 35 metres, with an average of 15 metres. The site is influenced by the Leeuwin Current, which typically flows at 1 knot, providing conditions suitable for drift diving. Visibility varies between 12 and 30 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is best suited for intermediate divers due to strong currents and potential surge. Hazards include boat traffic from local fishing operations, sharp coral, and deep sections. Divers should use a surface marker buoy on all ascents and plan dives around the tidal cycle.
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Time your drift dives around the tidal cycle rather than fighting the current, and brief your group on the pickup plan before entering. Boat traffic in the area warrants a surface marker buoy on every ascent.
Access is via liveaboard charter boats, typically departing from Geraldton, which is approximately 60km to the east. Trips are often multi-day excursions.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
3-35m
Visibility
12-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Year-round
The site supports a mix of tropical and temperate marine life, including crayfish, cuttlefish, nudibranchs, anemonefish, coral trout, snapper, and stingrays. Sea lions and dolphins are also occasionally observed.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of strong currents, potential surge, and deep sections.
The site features depths ranging from 3 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Snorkelling is not recommended, with a rating of 1 out of 5 due to the depth and current conditions.
No, the site is located 60 kilometres from the shore and requires a boat for access.
Diving and snorkelling are possible year-round, from January through December.
Diving at Abrolhos Islands in Islands requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Abrolhos Islands in Islands. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
Abrolhos Islands in Islands can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Abrolhos Islands in Islands typically ranges from 12 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.