Little Salmon Bay Snorkel Trail

Little Salmon Bay provides a sheltered spot for families, and snorkelling enthusiasts, to get acquainted with one of Wadjemup / Rottnest Island’s most popular aquatic experiences.

A series of ten buoys mark out information plaques installed on the seabed, which allow divers and snorkellers to learn more about the unique plants and sea life that surround them under the gentle waves. 

Starting and ending on the white sandy beach, the trail winds its way around Little Salmon Bay in a loop, around 700 metres long in total. Bright, colourful, tropical fish dart in and out of seagrass and limestone rocks. Pink-hued coral dots the seabed here and there. There’s a lot to see when you glide along the trail, so despite the calm waters, allow for around an hour to complete the trail.

 

Located on the south side of the island, Little Salmon Bay is over five kilometres away from the main settlement. It’s a bit long to walk, but makes for a nice 25-minute bike ride. Alternatively, you can take the Quokka Coaches Island Explorer bus and get off at Stop 6.