Moon Island

Diverse reef with arches, caves, corals, sharks, seals and seahorses.

Boat Access
9m Avg Depth
19m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Moon Island, offers a diverse underwater experience with a variety of geological features and marine habitats. Divers can explore natural arches, intriguing caves, and rocky shelves, or enjoy a gentle drift along the rock face. The site's topography provides numerous routes for exploration, catering to different interests and skill levels.

The vibrant soft and hard coral beds host a rich ecosystem. Expect to encounter a wide variety of fish, eels, and fascinating nudibranchs. During the winter months, the site is a known aggregation point for Grey nurse sharks. Seals and the elusive weedy seahorses are also sometimes spotted, adding to the unique biodiversity.

The best time to visit Moon Island for Grey nurse shark sightings is during the winter season. With a maximum depth of 19 meters and an average depth of 9 meters, it is suitable for both scuba divers and freedivers. Its accessible depths and diverse offerings make it a great spot for underwater photography, particularly for macro subjects.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow average depth suits beginners, while caves, arches and sharks offer interest for intermediate divers.

Hazards:
cavecurrents
Current Strength:

Variable

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