Plongée à Navy Pier — Australia

Navy Pier consistently ranks as Australia's number one shore dive, a decommissioned military pier in the Ningaloo Marine Park teeming with life at every depth. Under the pylons you'll encounter giant groupers, wobbegong carpets, octopus dens, and a kaleidoscope of nudibranchs. Access is restricted to guided dives only, preserving the site's exceptional biodiversity.

Score
67.6
Visibilité
5–20m
Température
22–29°C
Meilleurs mois
March, April, May
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Navy Pier
AustraliaIndian Ocean
67.6

SCORE

-21.8164°N

114.1667°E

Navy Pier consistently ranks as Australia's number one shore dive, a decommissioned military pier in the Ningaloo Marine Park teeming with life at every depth. Under the pylons you'll encounter giant groupers, wobbegong carpets, octopus dens, and a kaleidoscope of nudibranchs. Access is restricted to guided dives only, preserving the site's exceptional biodiversity.

Australia's Best Shore Dive

Visibility5–20 m
Temperature22–29°C
Max Depth12 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$100
Best MonthsMarch, April, May, June
CertificationOpen WaterBeginner Friendly

Score Breakdown

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ML88.0CH65.0VIS60.0SV30.0TMP78.0DA42.0OP80.0TS68.0GT55.0VAL72.0CRD85.0SP88.0

Marine Life

88.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
85
Megafauna Encounters
82
Reef Fish Abundance
90
Macro Life
92
Endemic Species
72
Marine Life Diversity
88.0
Coral & Reef Health
65.0
Visibility & Conditions
60.0
Dive Site Variety
30.0
Water Temperature
78.0
Depth & Access
42.0
Operator Quality
80.0
Topside Experience
68.0
Getting There
55.0
Value & Cost
72.0
Crowding
85.0
Social Proof
88.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Ningaloo Reef snorkelingwhale shark toursCape Range gorgeskayaking

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Vlamingh Head Lighthouse
  • Yardie Creek

Non-Diver Score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber1200 km — Fremantle Hospital Hyperbaric Unit, Perth
Nearest Hospital35 km

Small clinic in Exmouth; hyperbaric chamber in Perth requires air evacuation — dive conservatively and within limits

Skill LevelBeginner Friendly
Current Strengthmild

Top Operators

Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo

PADI

4.8
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