Western Australia · 11 sites
Kalbarri & Shark Bay dive sites
Kalbarri's Blue Holes shore snorkel and the reefs off the river mouth, and Shark Bay's Steep Point and Dirk Hartog Island reefs and wrecks, are warm-water diving on the transition to the tropics, with dugongs in the bay and pelagics at the point.
- Sites
- 11
- Wrecks
- 2
- Shore
- 3
- Boat
- 3
- Beginner
- 6
- Deepest
- 25 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026April–June is the settled window for Kalbarri's exposed coast; spring brings strong southerlies and few diveable days. Shark Bay's Monkey Mia and Steep Point are calm-day dives with dugongs offshore.
Getting there
Six to nine hours north of Perth. Limited dive services; mostly private boats and shore entries.
When to go
April to June.
Water & suit
Summer 22-25 °C · winter 18-20 °C. 3-5 mm wetsuit
Nearest chamber: Fiona Stanley Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Murdoch, Perth) – about 830 km; RFDS aeromedical evacuation from Denham/Carnarvon
Most recorded marine life in Kalbarri & Shark Bay
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The most-dived sites in Kalbarri & Shark Bay
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Kalbarri & Shark Bay
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 Kalbarri & Shark Bay plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Kalbarri & Shark Bay's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Blue Holes (Kalbarri)Shore/Rock Platform · Max 5 m · Snorkel/Any
- Monkey MiaMuck/Sand · Max 3 m · Snorkel/Any
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Kalbarri & Shark Bay for, including Zuytdorp Wreck.
- Zuytdorp WreckWreck · Max 10 m · Advanced Open Water
- Gudrun Wreck (Cape Peron)Wreck · Max 6 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 Kalbarri & Shark Bay.
- Eagle Bluff (Shark Bay)Shore/Rock Platform · Max 5 m · Snorkel/Any
- Monkey Rock (Steep Point)Wall · Max 25 m · Advanced Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Kalbarri & Shark Bay
All Western Australia operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
Map of Kalbarri & Shark Bay dive sites
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All 11 Kalbarri & Shark Bay dive sites
All Kalbarri & Shark Bay sites at a glance
11 sites in Kalbarri & Shark Bay · click a column to sort
| Bar Flats (Shark Bay) | Reef | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Blue Holes (Kalbarri) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Daily |
| Eagle Bluff (Shark Bay) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Gregories & Bottle Bay (Francois Peron NP) | Reef | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Gudrun Wreck (Cape Peron) | Wreck | Max 6 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Monkey Mia | Muck/Sand | Max 3 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Daily |
| Monkey Rock (Steep Point) | Wall | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Expedition |
| Red Bluff (Kalbarri) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Sandy Point Sanctuary Zone (Dirk Hartog Island) | Reef | Max 8 m | Snorkel/Any | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Surf Point Sanctuary Zone (Dirk Hartog Island) | Reef | Max 8 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore or Boat | Expedition |
| Zuytdorp Wreck | Wreck | Max 10 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore | Expedition |
Kalbarri & Shark Bay diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Kalbarri & Shark Bay?
Six to nine hours north of Perth. Limited dive services; mostly private boats and shore entries.
When is the best time to dive Kalbarri & Shark Bay?
April to June.
How many dive sites are there in Kalbarri & Shark Bay?
11 documented sites, including 2 wrecks and 3 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 25 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Kalbarri & Shark Bay?
Yes, 6 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 Kalbarri & Shark Bay?
Typically 22-25 °C in summer and 18-20 °C in winter. Most divers wear 3-5 mm wetsuit.
Which dive centres operate in Kalbarri & Shark Bay?
Batavia Coast Dive & Watersports are recorded as running sites in Kalbarri & Shark Bay. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Kalbarri & Shark Bay?
Fiona Stanley Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Murdoch, Perth) – about 830 km; RFDS aeromedical evacuation from Denham/Carnarvon. In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
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