Jelajahi Geraldton
Geraldton adalah kota pelabuhan di Australia Barat dan pintu gerbang menuju terumbu karang yang masih asli di Kepulauan Houtman Abrolhos, dimana singa laut, lumba-lumba, dan duyung menunggu. Di 122 Abrolhos Islands, terdapat tiga gugusan pulau utama; Easter, Pelsart, dan Wallabi, yang secara kolektif dikenal sebagai 'Kuburan Kapal' karena banyaknya bangkai kapal bersejarah di perairan sekitarnya. Lebih dekat ke garis pantai Geraldton, terdapat terumbu karang dangkal dan teluk-teluk kecil yang dapat diakses dari pantai serta South Tomi Wreck, salah satu situs selam paling menarik di Geraldton selain Houtman Abrolhos Islands.
Menyelam di Geraldton dapat diakses dari dua pusat penyelaman di area ini, sementara jika anda berniat menjelajahi lebih banyak penyelaman di WA, kunjungi liveaboard yang akan memperkenalkan anda pada keanekaragaman terumbu karang Australia Barat yang luar biasa.
Top Geraldton Dive Sites
1. Long Island Dive Trail (Houtman Abrolhos Islands)
This self-guided trail offers easy diving for all levels with vibrant 1,000-year-old coral bommies and staghorn coral. Expect tropical parrotfish, butterflyfish, and temperate species like western rock lobster and baldchin grouper. (Scuba and freediving)
2. Coral Patches Dive Trail (Houtman Abrolhos Islands)
Ideal for beginner to intermediate divers, this trail features sloping coral gardens home to cuttlefish, squid, and reef fish. The terrain makes it perfect for photography and relaxed exploration. (Scuba and freediving)
3. Batavia Wreck
One of Australia’s most famous historic wrecks, the Batavia lies in just 4–6m of water. Divers can explore cannons and anchors among reef life. A must-visit for history buffs and beginner divers alike. (Marine Park protected site)
4. South Tomi Wreck
This 58m ex-pirate fishing vessel now serves as a thriving artificial reef just off Geraldton’s coast. Best for intermediate to advanced scuba divers, it hosts baitfish schools, trevally, and larger predators.
5. Beacon Island Lagoon
A calm, shallow reef dive around Beacon Island, offering encounters with coral trout, crays, and colourful nudibranchs. The sheltered conditions make it ideal for novice scuba divers and snorkelers. Historically linked to the Batavia mutiny.