Green Sea Turtle — see destinations where it is seen
Chelonia mydas
Oceania · Australia
Ningaloo Reef
Essentials
- Dive difficulty
- Beginner
- Best months
- Mar – Sep
- Access
- From shore
- Reachable without a liveaboard
- Experience & eligibility
- No required certification documented
Wildlife
Documented presence, never a guaranteed sighting.
Humpback Whale — see destinations where it is seen
Megaptera novaeangliae
Sand Tiger Shark — see destinations where it is seen
Carcharias taurus
Whale Shark — see destinations where it is seen
Rhincodon typus
Dive sites
Navy Pier
- Depth : 5–15m
- Level : Beginner
- Dive type : Muck / macro · Pelagic / blue water
- Access : From shore · Reachable without a liveaboard
Main wildlife : Green Sea Turtle, Sand Tiger Shark
A working Australian Defence base pylon site near Exmouth — the only operator licensed to run it controls guided, slack-tide-only access with photo ID… Read moreShow less
A working Australian Defence base pylon site near Exmouth — the only operator licensed to run it controls guided, slack-tide-only access with photo ID required. Resident sand tiger ("grey nurse") sharks, wobbegongs, large groupers, and turtles; day-boat/pier access, no liveaboard needed. Confirm current operational status before booking — the site has had Defence-related maintenance closures.
When to go
Choose a month
Documented best months
Conditions in Mar
Water26–29°C
VisibilityNot documented
CurrentNot documented
In season this month: Whale Shark
Water temperature: NOAA OISST satellite sea-surface normals (2020–2024, typical range for the month). It can be cooler at depth or below a thermocline — check with your operator for exposure protection.