Wool Bay Jetty Snorkel
LOCATION Wool Bay, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia
DEPTH 3-5 Meters
WATER TEMP 18-23 Degrees
DIFFICULTY Easy
This is a shallow snorkel and easy access from steps on the jetty
FEATURE
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Wool Bay Jetty Snorkel
LOCATION Wool Bay, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia
DEPTH 3-5 Meters
WATER TEMP 18-23 Degrees
DIFFICULTY Easy
This is a shallow snorkel and easy access from steps on the jetty
FEATURE
Wool Bay Jetty Snorkel
We visited Wool Bay on Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, eager to explore life under the Jetty. The distinctive sea grass environment and encounters with local marine life, including an eagle ray, made it a standout snorkeling spot.
What Can I See?
Shark-wise, keep an eye out for wobbegongs in the sea grass to the left of the jetty. You might also see weedy sea dragons in the grass if you have a bit of luck and a good eye.
- Wobbegong Sharks
- Stingrays
- Fish
- Weedy Sea Dragons
Getting There
Wool Bay is 2.5 hours from Adelaide on the east coast of Yorke Peninsula. It is a sealed road there. You will need your own transport to get there. Nearby towns include Edithburgh and Point Turton on the west coast.
Where & How do you get in?
There are steps on the right hand side of the jetty or you could snorkel from the beach.
Best Season
Much more pleasant snorkel in summer when the weather is warmer. You could go on a fine winter day but you will need a wetsuit.
Potential Hazards
- Watch for people fishing from the jetty
Parking
- Parking is available next to the jetty
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Best Conditions
Being on the east side of the peninsula, you want light north or westerly winds. If you go to Yorkes and the conditions are no good on the eastern side, you might have better luck at Point Turton or Port Victoria on the west side of the peninsula.
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Facilities at Wool Bay Jetty
The township is just a short drive from the jetty where you can get food and drinks.
Toilets
Parking
Boat Ramp
About the Snorkel
We came to Wool Bay Jetty in search of leafy sea dragons. We struck out with the leafys but still had a lot of fun snorkelling here. First, you can’t go past the setting. As you walk down the steps into the water you look back towards the big lime kiln built into the cliff face. It is a great sight.
In the water, Wool Bay Jetty is a bit different to some of the other jetties around Yorke Peninsula. You don’t get the colourful soft corals on the pylons. The pink, blues, oranges and yellow you see at Point Turton, Port Victoria and Edithburgh are replaced with more of a green ‘garden’ feel.
It was in the sea grass on the northern (left) side of the jetty we tried and failed to spot a leafy sea dragon. But we did see a small wobbegong lurking in the grass which was exciting. Under the jetty schools of bullseyes and old wives drifted between the greenery. It had a very aquarium feel to it.
Another highlight here was spotting an eagle ray. It seemed to be doing laps of the jetty, so we caught a look at it several times. At one point I lost sight of it so turned around to look at something else only to discover the big ray swimming right for me.
I kept still and it came closer and closer. It obviously hadn’t noticed me because just when I thought I would have to get out of the way it sped up and darted around me. It was a heart-stopping encounter and a highlight of my time in the water here. They are great looking creatures.
For new or nervous snorkellers, don’t be put off by the ray, you can have a great time right by the steps. There were heaps of fish right there – mainly old wives and goat fish – but if you are still getting your snorkelling legs, it is a fun place to start.
We’ll be back here. It is a pretty spot and an interesting environment to explore.
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