Western Australia · 38 sites
Albany & Great Southern dive sites
Albany has the HMAS Perth, a 133 m destroyer scuttled in King George Sound in 2001, the Cheynes III whale chaser wreck, and the granite islands and kelp reefs of Michaelmas and Breaksea islands with sea lions, leafy seadragons and clear cold water. Bremer Bay and Denmark add more shore and boat sites.
- Sites
- 38
- Wrecks
- 9
- Shore
- 12
- Boat
- 19
- Beginner
- 18
- Deepest
- 66 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026The HMAS Perth is diveable in the spring calms between fronts, with 15–16 °C water and the Southern Ocean visibility that makes it the cleanest of the scuttled wrecks. Whale watching in King George Sound runs to early October; the shore dives at Frenchman Bay need a light northerly.
Getting there
Five hours south of Perth or a short flight. One or two dive operators run charters from Albany; Frenchman Bay and Whaling Station are shore dives.
When to go
February to May for the calmest seas.
Water & suit
Summer 19-21 °C · winter 14-16 °C. 7 mm wetsuit with hood, or drysuit in winter
Nearest chamber: Fiona Stanley Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Murdoch, Perth) – aeromedical evacuation from Albany
Most recorded marine life in Albany & Great Southern
- Sponges 24
- Harlequin fish 21
- Blue groper 20
- Old wives 15
- Wrasse 14
- Sweep 13
- Western blue devil 13
- Boarfish 12
- Cuttlefish 12
- Kelp 12
- Bullseyes 11
- Leatherjackets 11
- Scalyfin 11
- Samson fish 10
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The most-dived sites in Albany & Great Southern
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Albany & Great Southern
Built from the sites in this region: an easy start, the signature dives, then something deeper or further. Swap days around the weather; the site pages say which winds and swell close each one.
Build your own Albany & Great Southern plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Albany & Great Southern's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Greens Pool & Elephant Rocks (William Bay)Shore/Rock Platform · Max 5 m · Snorkel/Any
- Little Boat Harbour Dive Trail (Bremer Bay)Shore/Rock Platform · Max 10 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Albany & Great Southern for, including Cheynes III Wreck.
- Cheynes III WreckWreck · Max 23 m · Advanced Open Water
- HMAS Perth WreckWreck · Max 35 m · Deep/Advanced + experience
Day 3 · Deeper or further
For divers with the certification and the weather: the deeper walls, pinnacles or less-visited sites of Albany & Great Southern.
- Breaksea IslandIsland · Max 28 m · Advanced Open Water
- The Cables (Breaksea Island)Pinnacle/Bommie · Max 28 m · Advanced Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Albany & Great Southern
All Western Australia operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
Perth Scuba
ProfiledConfirmed Sept 2026
Canning Vale · Perth · WA
One of the most fully documented operations in Western Australia, covering recreational, professional, technical and freediving training alongside substantial equipment facilities.
perthscuba.com · (08) 9455 4448
Full serviceTechnicalTrainingPADI14 services133 sites
Southcoast Diving Supplies
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Albany · Albany & Great Southern · WA
An Albany business providing equipment and dive services for the southern WA coast, including HMAS Perth access support.
divealbany.com.au · (08) 9841 7176
RetailFull serviceTraining4 services32 sites
Bremer Bay Dive
Named by sitesUnconfirmed
Bremer Bay · Albany & Great Southern · WA
Website live but last updated 2018 (1 Wellstead Rd, PADI since 1994); last TripAdvisor review March 2022 with no closure notice; Instagram as Bremer Bay Dive and Sports.
bremerbaydive.com · 0427 374 440
6 sites
Geographe Maritime Charters
Named by sitesUnconfirmed
Busselton · Albany & Great Southern · WA
Site now advertises whale watching and private charters from Busselton/Dunsborough with no diving; last review 2019.
geographemaritime.com.au · 0439 626 383
1 site
Naturaliste Charters
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Dunsborough · Albany & Great Southern · WA
Whale-watching/eco charter (orca tours from Bremer Bay, whale tours from Augusta), not a dive shop.
naturalistecharters.com.au · (08) 9750 5500
1 site
Map of Albany & Great Southern dive sites
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All 38 Albany & Great Southern dive sites
All Albany & Great Southern sites at a glance
38 sites in Albany & Great Southern · click a column to sort
| Ahwina Tug Wreck (Gull Rock) | Wreck | Max 3 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Occasional |
| Albany Artificial Reef (Ledge Beach – planned) | Artificial Reef | Depth not published | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Arpenteur Wreck (Hassell Beach, Cheyne Bay) | Wreck | Max 3 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Athena Wreck (Ledge Point) | Wreck | Max 3 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Back Beach Bommie (Bremer Bay) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Bald Island | Island | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Blue's Canyon (Breaksea Island) | Wall | Max 45 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Breaksea Island | Island | Max 28 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Breaksea Island Southern Dropoff | Wall | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Bremer Bay – Fishery Beach & Glasse Island | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Bremer Canyon (orca expeditions) | Seamount | Depth not published | Snorkel/Any | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Cheynes III Wreck | Wreck | Max 23 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Coffin Island | Island | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Fish Eyes (Black Point, Bremer Bay) | Reef | Max 16 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Football Field (King George Sound) | Reef | Max 66 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Frenchman Bay & Whaling Cove | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 8 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Occasional |
| Gia Batta Patch | Reef | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Greens Pool & Elephant Rocks (William Bay) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Daily |
| HMAS Perth Wreck | Wreck | Max 35 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Kingfisher Wreck (Princess Royal Harbour) | Wreck | Max 3 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Lady Lyttleton Wreck (Emu Point Channel) | Wreck | Max 13 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Little Beach & Waterfall Beach (Two Peoples Bay) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 8 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Occasional |
| Little Boat Harbour Dive Trail (Bremer Bay) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Weekly |
| Mandalay Wreck (Mandalay Beach, Walpole) | Wreck | Max 2 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Michaelmas Island Eastern End & Fingers | Wall | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Michaelmas Reef | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Middleton Beach & Ellen Cove | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Occasional |
| Mistaken Island | Island | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Mutton Bird Island (Albany) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 12 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| North Michaelmas Island | Island | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Peaceful Bay (Walpole) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 8 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Salmon Holes (Torndirrup) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 8 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Sandra's (Dillon Bay, Bremer Bay) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Seal Cove (King George Sound) | Reef | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Seal Island (King George Sound) | Island | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| The Cables (Breaksea Island) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 28 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Tourist Rock (Cheynes Beach) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 13 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Two Peoples Bay | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
Albany & Great Southern diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Albany & Great Southern?
Five hours south of Perth or a short flight. One or two dive operators run charters from Albany; Frenchman Bay and Whaling Station are shore dives.
When is the best time to dive Albany & Great Southern?
February to May for the calmest seas.
How many dive sites are there in Albany & Great Southern?
38 documented sites, including 9 wrecks and 12 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 66 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Albany & Great Southern?
Yes, 18 sites are rated beginner. Look for the green Beginner tag in the list below, and check the weather notes on each page before diving.
How cold is the water in Albany & Great Southern?
Typically 19-21 °C in summer and 14-16 °C in winter. Most divers wear 7 mm wetsuit with hood, or drysuit in winter.
Which dive centres operate in Albany & Great Southern?
Perth Scuba, Southcoast Diving Supplies, Bremer Bay Dive, Geographe Maritime Charters, Naturaliste Charters are recorded as running sites in Albany & Great Southern. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Albany & Great Southern?
Fiona Stanley Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Murdoch, Perth) – aeromedical evacuation from Albany. In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
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