Australia · Rowley Shoals

Mermaid Reef (Rowley Shoals)

Best time to dive

August to October

What you might see

  • Dogtooth tunaLikely
  • Potato codLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - calmer areas and lagoon good for snorkeling

Safety notes

Remote (liveaboard access only), powerful currents on outer walls

Permits & fees

Rowley Shoals Marine Park; access only via licensed liveaboard operator

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Broome (offshore)

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.