All dive and snorkelling sites are located along the outer edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf, and are some of the world’s most exotic and beautiful diving and snorkelling locations you can access.
Breaking Patches (Latitude 16°34’51", Longitude 145°58’52") 42km Northeast of Cairns, is a shallow patch of reef just west of Michaelmas Cay. This beautiful coral garden sits in less than 14m of water. It is therefore a great location for duck diving. The shallow nature of the Breaking Patches means it...
Hastings Reef (Latitude 16°31’10.89″ S, Longitude 146°0’30.4632″ E) 50km northeast of Cairns, is a patch Reef shaped like a horseshoe. This is one of the shallower spots on the Outer Reef due to the bottom's average depth of 13 meters. In addition, depending on the tides, the reef's top, also...
Norman Reef (Latitude -16°25’40", Longitude 145°59’48") 70 kilometers east of Cairns, along the continental shelf at the Great Barrier Reef's furthest edge. One of the most popular snorkeling and diving spots near Cairns is without a doubt Norman Reef. One of the highlights of diving at Norman Reef is the...
Saxon Reef ( Latitude 16°27’45", Longitude 145°59’25") 55km Northeast of Cairns, is a patch reef on the Outer Barrier Reef. Saxon Reef is a great spot for snorkelling and diving. It features shallow bommies, or coral mounds, that are home to a wide variety of marine life. There are large...
Jorgensen Patch or "Jeorgies" (-16.5718743,145.9319501) is northeast of Cairns. Jorgensen Patch is a small unprotected reef site that is only visited when the weather is excellent due to its strong currents and depth. Scuba divers enjoy the popular walls, gullies, small caves, overhangs, and swim-throughs. A very cool swim through...
Michaelmas Cay (Lattitude 16° 36' 15.84'' S, Longitude 145° 58' 27.228'' E), 43 km north-east of Cairns, is a small reef sand island that perches on the western tip of Michaelmas Reef. This 1.5 hectare island on a coral reef is covered in vegetation and rises 3.5 metres above sea...
Moore Reef (Latitude: 16° 52' 10.66" S, Longitude: 146° 12' 52.05" E) is located about 40 kilometers (25 miles) off the coast of Cairns, Australia. Part of the Outer Great Barrier Reef, Moore Reef is known for its vibrant coral gardens, diverse marine life, and crystal-clear waters. It's located further...
Thetford Reef (Latitude 16°48’23.6″S, Longitude 146°10’30.4″E) 70 km east of Cairns and a short boat trip from the popular Green Island. This 2 km long reef, appears to have it all, with scattered coral heads, sandy floor areas inviting glittering schools of sea life, and lots of swim-throughs for adventure-seekers....
Milln Reef (Latitude 16°46'1.7", Longitude 146°16'23") is 56 kilometres east of Cairns. Milln Reef has some of the best wall dives, pinnacles, swim-throughs and an excellent location for night diving. Milln Reef is known for its clear waters and excellent coral growth, making for vibrant fish life and stunning visibility....
Pellowe Reef (Latitude 16°51’25"S, Longitude 146°20’81"E). 65km North of Cairns, located near Milln Reef, Thetford Reef, and Moore Reef on the edge of the continental shelf. Pellowe Reef is known for its wall dives and swim-throughs, making it a great site for scuba divers. T Due to its location and...
Agincourt Reef (Latitude -16°2'9.4", Longitute 145°50'16") is 72 kilometres north-east of Port Douglas, is a series of many smaller reefs with at least 16 different dive sites. This makes it a dive destination of exceptional beauty and diversity. One of the main draws of Agincourt Reef is its channels, which...