Stretching along the edge of UNESCO World Heritage listed Murujuga National Park, the Burrup Peninsula shore dive sites offer extraordinary snorkeling amidst ancient rock art country. Withnell Bay and Pebbles Beach serve as the primary entry points, where sheltered inshore waters host patchy coral gardens, sandy clearings, and weedy habitats teeming with tropical fish, rays, nudibranchs and seasonal turtles. The sites are best snorkeled at low tide and dived on high tide slack, with typical depths of 5-6m and visibility up to 10m in the cooler months. Water temperatures range from 21°C in July–August to 30°C in January–February, making this a year-round destination protected from the open ocean swell.
Burrup Peninsula Shore Dive Sites
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Moderate risk: Boat traffic
Withnell Bay experiences weekend boat traffic; always display a dive flag when in the water.
Moderate risk: 4WD Track Required
Access tracks to both Withnell Bay and Pebbles Beach are unsealed and rough; a 4WD or AWD is strongly recommended. Getting bogged is a risk in wet conditions.
Moderate risk: Stinger Season (Box Jellyfish)
Box jellyfish and Irukandji may be present in warm coastal waters during the summer months.
Moderate risk: Remote Location
Angel Island is remote with no facilities, fresh water, or immediate medical assistance available.
Low risk: Limited visibility in summer
Visibility is typically less than 5m during warmer months (November to March), reducing situational awareness.
Low risk: Rough access roads
Unsealed dirt tracks require 4WD or AWD; roads north of Withnell Bay are extremely rough and need high clearance.
Low risk: Rocky shore entry
Entry points involve navigating rocks and sand patches; exposed rocks can be slippery.
Low risk: Tidal currents
Tidal flow in the bay can pick up around high tide; best dived on slack water but snorkelers should be aware of changing conditions.
Low risk: Poor Visibility (Summer)
Visibility drops below 5 metres during warmer months (Nov–Mar) due to plankton blooms and sediment.
Low risk: Sharp Rocks & Coral
Entry points involve rocks and coral bommies. Do not stand on or touch coral. Sturdy reef shoes recommended.
Low risk: Strong Tidal Currents
The Dampier Archipelago experiences significant tidal movements that can create strong currents between islands.
Low risk: Marine Heat Exposure
Extreme Pilbara heat and intense sun exposure with limited shade on the island.
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From Karratha, take Dampier Highway then Burrup Road north. For Withnell Bay: turn left at the end of Withnell Bay Road onto a dirt track (25 min drive from Karratha). For Pebbles Beach: turn left off Burrup Road onto a dirt track 4.3 km from the Dampier Highway / Burrup Road intersection.
Parking & facilities
Unsealed parking areas near both beach access tracks. 4WD or AWD strongly recommended.
No fees for day use within Murujuga National Park.
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