Pellowe Reef

Outer reef with vertical walls and exciting pelagic fish.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Pellowe, is located on the outer reef system and offers a captivating experience. The reef features a variety of hard and soft corals arranged along vertical walls on three sides, creating a diverse underwater landscape. A sloping sandy bottom extends to the remaining side. It’s particularly noted for attracting pelagic fish that ride the ocean currents, adding an element of excitement to each dive. While only one mooring is present, divers can explore this reef system multiple times and discover its many facets. It's a rewarding destination for those seeking vibrant coral formations and diverse marine life.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

drift divesharkmanta raywhaleturtlecoral reefwall divewide angle

Marine Life

TunaBarracudaNurse sharksWhale sharkLeopard sharkManta rayMinke whaleSea turtleClownfishParrotfishLionfishMoray eelHard coralsSoft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Outer reef exposure with potential currents and 30m depth requires good buoyancy control.

Hazards:
currentdepthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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