MAAC Dive & Snorkel Trail
LOCATION Marmion, Perth Western Australia
DEPTH 2-6 Meters
WATER TEMP 18-25 Degrees
DIFFICULTY Medium
Medium-Advanced, shallow sheltered inside the reef. Surge and deep water outside the reef.
FEATURE
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MAAC Dive & Snorkel Trail
LOCATION Marmion, Perth Western Australia
DEPTH 2-6 Meters
WATER TEMP 18-25 Degrees
DIFFICULTY Medium
Medium-Advanced, shallow sheltered inside the reef. Surge and deep water outside the reef.
FEATURE
MAAC Dive & Snorkel Trail
The MAAC Dive and Snorkel Trail at Marmion in Perth, Western Australia, is a well-marked underwater trail ideal for both beginner and advanced snorkelers. Situated in Marmion Marine Park, the trail features a series of submerged plaques and swim-throughs that guide snorkelers along a fascinating route teeming with colorful fish and corals.
What Can I See?
- Stingrays
- Fish
- Octopus
- Port Jackson Sharks
- Wobbegong Sharks
- Weedy Sea Dragons
Getting There
A 25min drive north west of Perth cbd in the suburb of Marmion. There is a shower/toilet block by the carpark and a path down to the beach.
This start of this trail is marked with a surface float out the front of the Marmion Angling and Aquatic Club (MAAC) in Marmion.
Where & How do you get in?
You can enter straight of the beach, be mindful at lowtide, the rocky reef can be exposed and the water inside the reef is very shallow. Beautiful fish and creatures right off shore.
Potential Hazards
- Cold Water
- Currents
- Jellyfish/Marine Life
- Be shark aware in deeper water
How Busy / Crowds
- Can be busy on weekends or school holidays. Recommend going early to beat the crowd.
Parking
- Limited car parking at the beach but side street parking available a short walk.
The information for each snorkel spot is provided by people who have snorkelled there. However, snorkelling conditions change daily. Please be aware that wind, swell, tides and cloud cover can all affect visibility and your experience in the water.
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Best Conditions
Best at hightide and a day of low wind and swell. Best on calm days as the shallow reef can cause injury if snorkellers are caught in swell and surge.
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Facilities at Marmion
Toilets
Showers
Picnic Tables
Parking
Food & Drinks
About the Snorkel
This snorkel trail features 20 informative signs located on the seafloor to guide your way. The 400 metre trail takes snorkellers on an interactive journey through the clear waters of the marine park, which are often inhabited by a colourful array of fish.
Beautiful rocky reef with kelp coverings provides home to an abundance of fish life including some special disguised creatures such as octopus and others! Wonderful inside the reef break for beginners with shallow water and lots to see. Recommended for advanced snorkellers in adverse conditions or venturing outside the reef break.
Outside the reef drops to deeper water where you might encounter larger creatures like stingrays, Port Jackson sharks and wobbegong sharks. Always snorkel with a buddy and be shark aware in deeper water as bronze whalers are known to be sighted in the area.
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