Meet the site
Lynnie's Bommie is a named coral bommie close to Middle Beach on the north coast. It appears in Curious Campers' account of diving the island alongside Middle Beach, and it is commonly dived as part of a Middle Beach dive rather than as a site in its own right. The name, like Leanne's Leap to the west, honours a local diver – many of Christmas Island's sites were named informally by the dive guides who first explored them.
Documentation of the bommie itself is minimal. Bommies on this coast rise from the sand and rubble at the base of the reef slope and act as magnets for fish: expect schooling fusiliers and anthias around the top, butterflyfish, angelfish, hawkfish and groupers in the crevices, moray eels in holes and sea fans on the shaded faces. Turtles rest on or near bommies, and the sand around the base can hold garden eels, rays and gobies. Whale sharks and mantas pass along the north coast in the wet season.
As a compact structure with good light it is attractive to photographers, and because it is shallow and close to a sheltered reef, it suits divers of all levels. The bommie is in the lee of the island through the south-east trade season (roughly April to November) and exposed to north-west monsoon swell from December.
Treat this as a lesser-known, lightly documented site: the operator's briefing will give the actual depths and layout. Its inclusion here records a named site that visiting divers may see on a dive-shop whiteboard, and it is worth asking for if you enjoy bommie dives such as Million Dollar Bommie.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Lynnie's Bommie is recorded as Pinnacle/Bommie in Christmas Island. The listed access is boat. 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.
- Other water users
- Ask about vessel activity, exclusion areas and the agreed surface arrangements.
- Planned depth
- Confirm the intended route and training requirements; the recorded maximum is not a target.
- 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 Lynnie's Bommie suitable for my certification?
The record lists Advanced 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 Lynnie's Bommie 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
Fusiliers, anthias, butterflyfish, angelfish, hawkfish, groupers, moray eels, sea fans, turtles, garden eels
Location
Coral bommie near Middle Beach on the north coast, dived by boat.
Facilities nearby
Departs Flying Fish Cove jetty/ramp.
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
curiouscampers.com.auRecord updated 27 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.