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Nicks Lump

Exmouth, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Large coral bommie with diverse reef fish and sharks.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
28m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features a massive coral pinnacle, or 'lump', rising from the sandy seafloor to about 14 meters from the surface. The bommie is completely covered in stunning hard and soft corals, attracting a high density of marine life. It is a classic Ningaloo Reef dive, celebrated for its beautiful topography and biodiversity.

Diving

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

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Marine Life

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep profile and potential for moderate currents require advanced certification.

Hazards:
depthcurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Moderate

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