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Finishes: Sat, 11^th of Feb 2012 1:49 pm

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Continues From: Tue, 13^th of Dec 2011 2:11 pm

Finishes: Mon, 30^th of Apr 2012 2:11 pm

DIVING & SNORKELLING BEAUTIFUL WA BEACHES

With thousands of kilometres of coastline, hundreds of nearby islands, abundant and varied marine life, a mix of tropical and temperate climates and numerous shipwrecks just offshore, the diving and snorkelling in Western Australia is unbeatable.

Within Easy Reach of Perth

Jurien Bay, just a three-hour drive north of Perth, is the hub for a marine park stretching from Wedge Island to Greenhead. It's famous for its sea lions, and divers are fascinated by the limestone caves and overhang formations.

Mettams Pool is a calm snorkelling spot within 30 minutes of Perth city, and is ideal for families and beginners. And just off the coast, at Rottnest Island, there's a range of undersea adventures - calm bays attract snorkellers, while boats provide access to the deeper seas.

 

The Rottnest shipwreck trail tells stories of the 14 shipwrecks found along its coast - information plaques can be seen on the ocean bed.

Cavernous reefs, seagrass meadows and even more shipwrecks surround the islands of Shoalwater Marine Park, just an hour south of Perth. You'll find more sea lions here, and penguins too.

Further south at Dunsborough, about three hours away, there's the Destroyer Escort HMAS Swan - Western Australia's most famous prepared wreck, providing divers with a real adrenalin rush.

 

Continues From: Thu, 26^th of Jan 2012 10:08 am

Finishes: Sun, 19^th of Feb 2012 10:08 am

Fringe World Festival 2012