The Basin dive & snorkel conditions
Rottnest Island · Shore reef · Shore entry · Depth 1-4 m · Marine protected area
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About The Basin
A shallow, reef-enclosed lagoon near Thomson Bay, popular for family snorkelling with calm, clear water and small reef fish.
Access — entry & exit
Walk-in shore entry from sandy beach.
Facilities
Toilets
Fishing
Not allowed — Fishing permitted outside the reef, limited inside
Wildlife recorded nearby
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Site details from https://www.rottnestisland.com/see-do/beaches-water-activities/Snorkelling-Diving | https://www.destinationperth.com.au/things-to-do/action-and-adventure/diving-snorkelling/. Conditions data from Open-Meteo and WillyWeather — how we rate sites.