Dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef
1–40 m · 56 signature species
14 dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef
Michaelmas Cay →
A sheltered sand cay offering waist-deep entry into fringing coral gardens and resident sea turtle populations.
Max. depth · 20 m
Hastings Reef →
A horseshoe-shaped platform reef offering everything from shallow lagoons to deep walls.
Max. depth · 30 m
Reef Magic →
A permanent pontoon station on Moore Reef provides direct access to both sheltered coral gardens and a descending outer wall.
Max. depth · 30 m
Steve's Bomme →
Descend onto Steve's Bommie, an isolated coral pinnacle on the Great Barrier Reef, rising from 30 meters to just 5 meters below the surface, teeming with life from reef stonefish to passing pelagics.
Max. depth · 30 m
Twin Peaks →
Two large coral formations rise steeply from the depths to create a varied topography of ridges, caves, and sandy lagoons.
Max. depth · 40 m
Pixie Pinnacle →
Descend this isolated coral pinnacle rising from 30 meters to just below the surface, experiencing the full cross-section of reef life from deep gorgonian fans to shallow Acropora thickets.
Max. depth · 30 m
Split Bommie →
Two distinct coral formations create a shallow wall and swim-throughs at 12 metres.
Max. depth · 15 m
Agincourt Reef →
Explore the exposed outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef at Agincourt, where oceanic currents meet vibrant coral gardens and active pelagic life.
Max. depth · 25 m
Hardy Reef →
Hardy Reef offers a diverse outer reef experience, blending shallow, protected coral gardens with sections exposed to the open ocean, all within the accessible Whitsundays region.
Max. depth · 20 m
Upolu Cay →
Explore the shallow coral edges and the rising Wonder Wall where the reef meets the sandy cay.
Max. depth · 18 m
Whale Bommie →
A massive, whale-shaped coral formation rises from the sandy floor of Milln Reef to provide diverse topography and frequent large pelagic encounters.
Max. depth · 26 m
Cod Hole →
Cod Hole offers a unique interaction with its resident giant potato cod, a hallmark of the northern Great Barrier Reef.
Max. depth · 16 m
The Fishbowl →
Descend into The Fishbowl's natural coral amphitheatre on Hastings Reef, where gutters and ledges concentrate marine life.
Max. depth · 28 m
Temple Of Doom →
A large kidney-shaped pinnacle rising from 24 metres to near the surface, known for intense feeding activity among reef species.
Max. depth · 24 m
