Rose Wall

Best months: Jul–Nov

Why dive here

With 231+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, grey reef sharks and manta rays - Rose Wall offers some of Cocos (Keeling) Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest January, February, March.

Best timeJul–Nov

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks and Manta Rays · 231+ species recorded

Water27-29°C · warmest January, February, March

CharacterReef dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Rose Wall is a place we never get tired of. We love how the reef starts shallow, just 7m down, making the descent easy from the boat. The real show begins once you hit the drop-off at 14m. It's exactly what the name promises: a solid, vibrant wall of Montipora corals, those gorgeous rose-shaped stony corals, that just keeps going. We’ve seen it disappear into the blue at 27m, sometimes even deeper. The visibility here is often fantastic, around 35m, which really lets you appreciate the scale. While the corals are the main draw, we’re always scanning for schools of parrotfish. We’ve spotted large groups of blue parrotfish here, sometimes even bump heads cruising by. Keep an eye out for yellowmargin triggerfish patrolling the wall, too. This site is a great pick if you’re keen on seeing impressive coral structures and enjoy a relaxed wall dive with good visibility.