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299 kilometara od obale Broomea u Zapadnoj Australiji nalazi se morski park Rowley Shoals. Zbog udaljenog položaja Broomea, ovo je najbolje čuvana tajna ronjenja u Zapadnoj Australiji, s manje od 200 ljudi koji rone na ovoj izoliranoj i netaknutoj lokaciji svake godine. S malo ljudi koji posjećuju morski park, tri odvojena atola okružena tirkiznim vodama imaju netaknut morski život, koji je poznat kao jedan od najraznolikijih grebena u Zapadnoj Australiji. Grbavi kitovi, morski psi čekićari i raže mante često posjećuju ovo područje, oduševljavajući svakog ronioca koji svjedoči nevjerojatnoj megafauni.

Ronjenje u Broomeu ne funkcionira iz ronilačkih centara i ronilačkih odmarališta jer je do morskog parka Rowley Shoals moguće doći samo brodovima za jedrenje u tom području, odakle je putovanje do morskog parka 12 sati. Obala Broomea ima velike plimne kretnje i ostaje oblačna s muljem pa je ronjenje u Broomeu moguće samo u morskom parku, a ronjenje tamo više nego nadoknađuje nedostatak drugdje.

Top Broome Dive Sites

1. Mermaid Reef – Cod Hole

Home to massive potato cod, Maori wrasse, and schooling trevally, Cod Hole lies at the entrance of Mermaid Reef’s channel. With depths beyond 30m and frequent sightings of manta rays, this is best for advanced scuba divers. As part of the Mermaid Reef National Nature Reserve, it offers protected, pristine reef systems and vibrant coral walls.

2. Odyssey Alley (Mermaid Reef)

A dramatic dive into the blue, Odyssey Alley features giant gorgonian fans, reef sharks, and colorful reef fish. The steep drop-off into the deep ocean makes this site ideal for experienced divers. Expect scuba diving only with potential sightings of sailfish and pelagics in season.

3. Vee in the Wall (Mermaid Reef)

This site boasts a striking "V"-shaped canyon with walls covered in hard corals and small reef fish. Trevally and turtles frequent the area, and visibility is often excellent. Suitable for intermediate to advanced scuba divers. The site’s topography provides beautiful swim-throughs and reef views.

4. Clerke Reef – The Aquarium

A gentle, easy dive perfect for scuba and freediving, The Aquarium is rich with staghorn coral and thousands of reef fish in dazzling colors. Located in the calmer inner lagoon of Clerke Reef, it offers a relaxing break from more current-heavy dives nearby.

5. Jimmy Goes to China (Clerke Reef)

Named for its deep, wall-like drop-offs, this site lies at the confluence of strong oceanic currents. Expect pelagic action, including grey reef sharks, tuna, and trevally. For advanced divers, this is a thrilling drift and wall dive with excellent biodiversity and visibility.

Najbolji mjeseci za ronjenje u Broomeu

Najbolje vrijeme za ronjenje u morskom parku Rowley Shoals je od rujna do prosinca kada brodovi za ronjenje dolaze u to područje. Budući da je ronjenje s broda za ronjenje jedini način za istraživanje ovih grebena, najbolje je rezervirati rano kako biste izbjegli razočaranje zbog propuštanja ovog nevjerojatnog iskustva.