Bettys Beach is a shallow reef site suited to beginner divers and snorkellers looking to explore close to shore in Western Australia. The reef sits in easy, shallow waters down to 10 metres, though visibility varies considerably depending on conditions, so checking ahead is worthwhile. A mild current keeps things manageable, but expect some surge near the rocks. The underwater life here rewards slow, patient exploration. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs tucked among the sponges, and look carefully along the reef for blacklip abalone. The entry is rocky, so reef shoes or booties are a practical choice.

South Point is a boat-access reef and wall dive that drops from 10 to 40 metres, putting this firmly in deep diving territory. The wall and drop-off structure creates a productive edge where currents concentrate marine life, so expect encounters with Queen Snapper, Breaksea Cod, and Bight Redfish working the water column. Cuttlefish, Moonlighter, and juvenile fish frequent the shallower sections of the reef, while Old Wife are a reliable presence throughout. Visibility ranges from 3 to 15 metres depending on conditions. Strong currents are the defining factor here, demanding solid buoyancy control and good dive planning before you descend.

Phantoms combines a wall and reef in one site, giving you two distinct underwater environments to explore from a single boat entry. The reef section sits at shallower depths where beginners feel comfortable, while the wall drops well beyond 20 metres into deep diving territory, so it pays to keep a close eye on your depth gauge and stay within your training limits. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres depending on conditions, and the mild current generally makes navigation straightforward. Various reef species move through the site year-round, meaning there is no bad season to visit. Stick to the shallower reef sections until you build confidence.

The Herschel is a wreck dive sitting in depths of 15 to 24 metres off Western Australia, offering a solid intermediate dive with some genuinely good wreck exploration. Visibility here is variable, so conditions can shift considerably between dives, and you should factor that into your planning. Current is generally mild, which helps once you're down and moving through the structure. Reef fish and crustaceans have taken up residence around the wreck, making it worth a thorough look in the nooks and recesses. Watch for boat traffic on the surface, manage your depth carefully in the deeper sections, and treat the wreck structure with the respect any penetration environment demands.

Little Beach combines natural reef with artificial reef structure in shallow water, making it an accessible shore dive for intermediate divers wanting to explore a mixed habitat. Depths run from 2 to 10 metres, though visibility is variable and can be poor, so good buoyancy control matters here. Strong current and surf at entry are the main challenges to manage. The reef supports sponges, wrasse, Old Wife and Bullseye schooling around structure, while Western Blue Groper patrol the bottom. Keep a slow pace and look carefully for Weedy Seadragon, Southern Fiddler Ray resting on sand patches, and the distinctive Soft Gingerbread Hem Star.

Tourist Rocks is a shore entry reef dive reaching 13 metres, offering a range of reef life across moderate depths that suit intermediate divers comfortably. Visibility here is variable, so conditions can shift noticeably between visits. Mild current keeps things manageable. The reef holds coral formations that attract a decent cast of fish life, including grouper, old wives, bigeye, dusky morwong, and the distinctive blue morwong known locally as queenie. Harlequin fish are worth looking for around the structure, and nudibranchs reward anyone willing to slow down and search the reef carefully. Watch your hands and knees around the sharp rock.

The Fingers is a wall and drop-off site that earns its advanced rating through a combination of surge, depth, and moderate to strong current. The reef structure drops to 30 metres, with the shallower sections sitting around 9 metres where surge can be felt along the wall. Visibility runs 10 to 20 metres, giving you solid sightlines into the blue where pelagic fish and wahoo patrol the deeper water. Breaksea cod and WA blue grouper hold close to the structure, while pink snapper and queen snapper work the mid-water column. Plan your bottom time carefully at depth.

Cheynes Beach is a shore dive built around an artificial reef, sitting in depths of 2 to 12 metres with visibility that can stretch to 15 metres on a good day. The mild current and shallow entry make it a comfortable choice for beginner divers. The artificial structure attracts a solid mix of reef fish, rays, western blue groper, and weedy seadragons. Australian giant cuttlefish are a genuine highlight here. Australian sea lions occasionally pass through, and southern right whales move through the area seasonally. Be aware of surf, rip currents, and sharks before entering.