Best for beginner divers, 1-12m, shore entry, mild current.
Quobba Aquarium is a sheltered reef site in Western Australia suitable for both diving and snorkelling. The site features depths ranging from 1 to 12 metres, with an average of 5 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect mild currents and visibility between 8 and 20 metres. Marine life observed at the site includes wrasses, sergeants, Semicircle Angelfish, Lined Butterflyfish, pufferfish, Blue-barred Parrotfish, Blueblotched Butterflyfish, Elongate Clam, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Blacktip Grouper, Rock Cod, rabbitfish, and Convict Surgeonfish. Entry is from the shore, where users should shuffle their feet to avoid sharp coral and sea urchins. Basic toilet facilities are available on site.
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The site is best enjoyed at high tide.
Located 45 minutes north of Carnarvon at Point Quobba.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 12m
Visibility
8-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
22-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Mar, Oct
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
Common sightings include wrasses and sergeants. Other species recorded include Semicircle Angelfish, Lined Butterflyfish, pufferfish, Blue-barred Parrotfish, Blueblotched Butterflyfish, Elongate Clam, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Blacktip Grouper, Rock Cod, rabbitfish, and Convict Surgeonfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow depths and mild currents.
The depth ranges from 1 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Yes, Quobba Aquarium is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
Access to the reef is via a shore entry.
March and October are the best months to visit, as they offer the most settled conditions and optimal visibility.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Quobba Aquarium in Carnarvon. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 26°C.
Quobba Aquarium in Carnarvon typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Quobba Aquarium in Carnarvon typically ranges from 8 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
