Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery parklands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.
But that is not all, Perth offers a variety of sports and leisure activities to sport lovers. Swan River is another great location for scuba diving in Perth. The average depth here is at 8 m/26.2 ft and the maximum is at 24 m/78.7 ft. Visibility is medium and varies from 5 m/16.4 ft to 10 m/32.8 ft in summer and less than 5 m/16.4 ft in winter, especially after rain. It is an easy and rewarding dive that is suitable for divers of all levels. In addition, it is not effected by tide currents.
Swan River is an excellent location for the first dive and dive training. Divers will be surprised by the abundant life of this site, with a vast number of prawns, crabs, bream, yellow tailed grunters, blowfish, flounder and seahorses. It is also very popular for night diving, when all the prawns and crabs come out. Last but not least, Perth provides with a plethora of accommodation options, restaurants and bars to relax and have fun. Note: be careful of boat traffic.
