Western Australia · 21 sites
Broome & Kimberley dive sites
Broome's diving is tidal and turbid but full of history: the pearling-lugger wrecks, WWII flying boats sunk in Roebuck Bay in 1942 and reachable on the lowest tides, and the reefs off Gantheaume Point. The Kimberley coast beyond is liveaboard country with huge tides, crocodiles and untouched reef.
- Sites
- 21
- Wrecks
- 6
- Shore
- 1
- Boat
- 18
- Beginner
- 0
- Deepest
- 40 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026May–September neap tides are the Broome season and it is closing; the Rowley Shoals boats leave Broome from late September to November for the outer atolls. Inshore Broome diving winds down as the heat builds.
Getting there
Fly to Broome. Local operators dive on neap tides; Kimberley coast trips are multi-day expedition charters.
When to go
May to September on neap tides.
Water & suit
Summer 29-31 °C · winter 23-25 °C. 3 mm full suit (stinger protection in summer)
Nearest chamber: Fiona Stanley Hospital (Perth) via RFDS from Broome; Royal Darwin Hospital is the alternative for the far north Kimberley
Most recorded marine life in Broome & Kimberley
- Reef fish 7
- Turtles 6
- Groupers 4
- Soft corals 4
- Sponges 4
- Freshwater fish 3
- Sharks 3
- Batfish 2
- Butterflyfish 2
- Corals 2
- Sea snakes 2
- Stingrays 2
- Trevally 2
- Anemones 1
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The most-dived sites in Broome & Kimberley
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Broome & Kimberley
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 Broome & Kimberley plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Broome & Kimberley's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Town Beach Flying Boat Wrecks (low-tide walk)Aircraft Wreck · Max 1 m · Snorkel/Any
- Gantheaume Point to Riddell Point ReefReef · Max 10 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Broome & Kimberley for, including Roebuck Bay Flying Boat Wrecks (deep-water Catalinas).
- Roebuck Bay Flying Boat Wrecks (deep-water Catalinas)Aircraft Wreck · Max 14 m · Advanced Open Water
- Argyle Downs Homestead (Lake Argyle)Freshwater Lake/River · Max 17.5 m · Advanced Open Water
Day 3 · Deeper or further
For divers with the certification and the weather: the deeper walls, pinnacles or less-visited sites of Broome & Kimberley.
- Montgomery ReefReef · Max 10 m · Snorkel/Any
- Browse IslandIsland · Max 25 m · Advanced Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Broome & Kimberley
All Western Australia operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
The Great Escape Charter Company
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Broome · Rowley Shoals · WA
Website live for 2026 advertising 5- and 7-night Rowley Shoals dive and snorkel cruises for the 2026 and 2027 seasons (March–November).
greatescapecruises.com.au · (08) 9193 5983
19 sites
Broome Historical Walking Tours
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Broome · Broome & Kimberley · WA
Walking tour operator, not a dive business; departs Town Beach, Broome.
broomehistoricalwalkingtours.com
1 site
Map of Broome & Kimberley dive sites
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12 pinned sites. Pins marked approximate on their pages show the general area only; not for navigation.
All 21 Broome & Kimberley dive sites
All Broome & Kimberley sites at a glance
21 sites in Broome & Kimberley · click a column to sort
| Adele Island | Island | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Expedition |
| Argyle Downs Homestead (Lake Argyle) | Freshwater Lake/River | Max 17.5 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Battern Rock | Reef | Max 35 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat | Rare |
| Browse Island | Island | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Expedition |
| Calliance Wreck (Camden Harbour) | Wreck | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Expedition |
| Channel Rock (Broome) | Reef | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Crocodile Cove (Lake Argyle) | Freshwater Lake/River | Max 10 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Disaster Rock | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Eco Beach Reef | Reef | Max 8 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Gantheaume Point to Riddell Point Reef | Reef | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Lacepede Islands | Island | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Expedition |
| Manfred Wreck (Lacepede Islands) | Wreck | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Expedition |
| Montgomery Reef | Reef | Max 10 m | Snorkel/Any | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Expedition |
| Pannikin Bay Airstrip (Lake Argyle) | Freshwater Lake/River | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Roebuck Bay Flying Boat Wrecks (deep-water Catalinas) | Aircraft Wreck | Max 14 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Roebuck Deeps | Reef | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat | Rare |
| Scott Reef | Reef | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Expedition |
| Seringapatam Reef | Reef | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Expedition |
| Swirl Rock | Reef | Max 37 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat | Rare |
| Town Beach Flying Boat Wrecks (low-tide walk) | Aircraft Wreck | Max 1 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Weekly |
| Whale Rock (Broome) | Reef | Max 18 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
Broome & Kimberley diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Broome & Kimberley?
Fly to Broome. Local operators dive on neap tides; Kimberley coast trips are multi-day expedition charters.
When is the best time to dive Broome & Kimberley?
May to September on neap tides.
How many dive sites are there in Broome & Kimberley?
21 documented sites, including 6 wrecks and 1 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 40 m.
How cold is the water in Broome & Kimberley?
Typically 29-31 °C in summer and 23-25 °C in winter. Most divers wear 3 mm full suit (stinger protection in summer).
Which dive centres operate in Broome & Kimberley?
The Great Escape Charter Company, Broome Historical Walking Tours are recorded as running sites in Broome & Kimberley. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Broome & Kimberley?
Fiona Stanley Hospital (Perth) via RFDS from Broome; Royal Darwin Hospital is the alternative for the far north Kimberley. In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
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