Meet the site
Entrance Bommies sits at the mouth of Lady Musgrave's lagoon, where the tide pours in and out through the reef. The site is made up of large isolated and scattered bommies, many decorated with plate corals and foliose (lettuce-leaf) corals, whose thin, plate-like structures resemble the open petals of a flower. Depths are 14-18 m and visibility typically 12-30 m. Because of the tidal flow, the site is dived as a drift, with divers carried from bommie to bommie. The moving water attracts sharks (whitetip, blacktip and grey reef), rays (eagle, sting and bull rays), giant trevally and baitfish, and manta rays pass through. Clownfish live in anemones on the bommies, and humpback whales are possible between July and October. Marine life writers note that the lagoon mouth is a colourful spot also used for snorkelling and glass-bottom boat viewing at its shallow edges, with occasional reef sharks, stingrays and sea snakes. The dive is led by a divemaster from the tender Underworld with free descents and ascents. It suits Open Water divers with recent experience and comfort in current, and it is often dived as the second outer-reef dive of a day trip. The contrast between the delicate foliose corals and the pelagic action makes Entrance Bommies one of the more photogenic Lady Musgrave sites. Boat traffic in the entrance channel is a consideration, so divers must stay with the group and surface under the guide's marker. Private yachts use the same entrance to reach the lagoon anchorage, which is one reason the operator keeps divers tightly grouped and surfacing together.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Entrance Bommies (Lady Musgrave) is recorded as Pinnacle/Bommie in Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group. The listed access is boat (day trip). Confirm the actual meeting point, route and permission to visit; a map pin does not establish any of these.
Topics flagged by the stored research
These are questions prompted by the existing notes, not a verified or complete hazard assessment.
- Current and timing
- Ask how the operator assesses the current window for the actual route. Historical tide notes are not a departure instruction.
- Other water users
- Ask about vessel activity, exclusion areas and the agreed surface arrangements.
- Water movement
- Ask how swell and local exposure affect the proposed entry, exit and route.
Historical access notes exist for this record, but have not been independently verified for current use. Request current directions from the operator or site manager rather than following an old entry description.
Questions, answered
Is Entrance Bommies (Lady Musgrave) suitable for my certification?
The record lists Open Water. That does not establish suitability for every route or day. Share your training, recent experience and equipment needs with the operator and ask about the specific proposed dive.
Can I book Entrance Bommies (Lady Musgrave) through YouDive?
YouDive is an independent research directory. Contact an operator directly to confirm whether it currently runs the trip, the inclusions and the booking terms.
What you might see
Whitetip, blacktip and grey reef sharks, eagle rays, stingrays, bull rays, giant trevally, manta rays, baitfish, clownfish, sea snakes, plate and foliose corals, humpback whales (Jul-Oct)
Location
Large isolated and scattered bommies with plate and foliose corals at the entrance to Lady Musgrave's lagoon; a 14-18 m drift dive.
Facilities nearby
Burnett Heads marina (Lady Musgrave Experience): parking, cafe and toilets; Lady Musgrave HQ pontoon has dive platform, hot showers, storage and overnight glamping/dorm beds. 1770 Marina: free parking, cafe.
Before you make plans
Conditions, access and operator schedules can change. This is a location guide, not a dive plan. Ask a local operator about current conditions and suitability for your training and experience.
Sources & further reading
ladymusgraveexperience.com.aumarinelife.org.auRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.