Snorkel sites 1 - Point Peron
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gemfyreMap of site
Location: Just out of Rockingham.
Details: The northern part of Shoalwater Bay, this area is often calmer than the open water. The water is usually clear with a variety of weedy plateaus, sandy patches, ledges and caves. Entry is either off one of the two beaches, or off rocks to the south - this prevents sand getting all through your gear, but can be a bit of a clamber.
Skill required: Great for all skill levels, there is plenty to see close in to the shore. For stronger swimmers a lap around White Rock is recommended - there are plenty of larger fish in the caves around the rock.
Things to see: Various seaweeds and grasses. A large array of fish, Butterfish is very common at this site. Around White Rock you will often find Old Wives and Scalyfins. I have heard there is a large Smooth Ray in the area, but have yet to see it. Dolphins are also frequent.
Jellyfish level: LOW. I hardly ever see jellyfish here.
Overall rating: One of the best sites, 99% of the time the conditions will be good and you can just get in the water and see some great stuff.
Location: Just out of Rockingham.
Details: The northern part of Shoalwater Bay, this area is often calmer than the open water. The water is usually clear with a variety of weedy plateaus, sandy patches, ledges and caves. Entry is either off one of the two beaches, or off rocks to the south - this prevents sand getting all through your gear, but can be a bit of a clamber.
Skill required: Great for all skill levels, there is plenty to see close in to the shore. For stronger swimmers a lap around White Rock is recommended - there are plenty of larger fish in the caves around the rock.
Things to see: Various seaweeds and grasses. A large array of fish, Butterfish is very common at this site. Around White Rock you will often find Old Wives and Scalyfins. I have heard there is a large Smooth Ray in the area, but have yet to see it. Dolphins are also frequent.
Jellyfish level: LOW. I hardly ever see jellyfish here.
Overall rating: One of the best sites, 99% of the time the conditions will be good and you can just get in the water and see some great stuff.
