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Lodestone Reef

Townsville, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Diverse coral gardens, walls, and bommies with abundant fish.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site focuses on Lodestone Reef, a popular destination for day trips. The reef offers diverse sites with great coral cover and abundant marine life. Divers can explore various underwater landscapes, including large coral bommies characterized by white coral sand floors and expansive gutters teeming with hundreds of reef fish. Colorful coral walls are also present, hosting an innumerable array of marine animals. The water clarity is exceptional. Due to the variety of sites available, a selection is made each day based on conditions.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

coral reefwall divebeginner friendlywide angleturtle

Marine Life

ParrotfishAngelfishButterflyfishClownfishGiant ClamsHard and soft coralsWrasse

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Sites are selected daily based on conditions, offering suitable options for everyone.

Hazards:
currentboat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:

Variable

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