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

Two prominent bommies with abundant marine life and diverse topography.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features two substantial bommies located just off a prominent main reef system. The main reef gradually descends from the surface, starting at 5 meters and sloping down to approximately 30 meters with a steeper drop-off. One of these bommies, nicknamed ‘Cigar,’ is renowned for its abundant marine life and frequent sightings of pelagic species. The second bommie, known as ‘Turtle Bommie,’ is shallower and covered in vibrant anemones. A sandy slope surrounds it, populated by garden eels. This site offers a diverse underwater experience.

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 reefsharkturtlemanta raypinnaclewall divebeginner friendlywide angle

Marine Life

Parrot fishPipefishAngelfishLionfishScorpionfishNapoleon fishBarracudaWhitetip reef sharkBlacktip reef sharkEagle rayManta rayDolphinsHawksbill turtleSea turtleGarden eelsGiant cuttlefish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow reef for beginners, with deeper drop-offs and bommies for experienced divers.

Hazards:
depthcurrentmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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