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Snake Pit

Cairns, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

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.

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

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Marine Life

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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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