The Whale
Famous bommie attracting large pelagic life off Milln Reef.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is located 30 meters off Milln reef. The reef gradually rises to a shallow wall, reaching a sandy bottom at 8 meters. A prominent Whale bommie begins at a base depth of 12 meters and extends to 24 meters at its deepest point. The top of the bommie sits approximately 2 meters below the surface and features various coral plateaus. This area is known for frequent sightings of large pelagic marine life. Divers can often observe Bumphead Parrotfish congregating during night dives, alongside turtles resting in hidden nooks and crannies.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
coral reefwall divesharkmanta raywhaleturtlewide angle
Marine Life
Bumphead ParrotfishParrot fishPipefishTrumpetfishLionfishScorpionfishSeahorseNapoleon fishStonefishBarracudaWhitetip reef sharkBlacktip reef sharkEagle rayManta rayCownose raySilvertip sharksMinke whaleHawksbill turtleSea turtleGorgonian fan
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Variable depth from a shallow wall to a 30m maximum.
Hazards:
depthmarine lifecurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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