Snake Pit
Famous Great Barrier Reef site for olive sea snakes.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is part of the Ribbon Reefs, named for the numerous olive sea snakes often seen weaving through the corals. It features impressive coral bommies, gardens, and a high diversity of reef fish. The unique snake encounters make it a memorable location for any diver on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
olive sea snakewhitetip reef sharkgrey reef sharkcuttlefishanemonefishangelfishhard and soft coralsturtle
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Gentle reef slopes and generally mild currents make it accessible.
Hazards:
currentdepthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:
Moderate
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