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675 dive sites matching “turtle”Across Australia
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Ribbon Reefs & Lizard Island

Table Tops

A seldom-described northern Ribbon Reef mooring on Mike Ball's itinerary map.

Boat (multi-day/liveaboard)Depth not recorded
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Cairns

Tennis Court (Flynn Reef)

A bright sand arena ringed by coral – easy navigation, rays and turtles.

Boat (day trip)Up to 20 m
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Bundaberg & Agnes Water

The Barge (Cochrane Artificial Reef)

The shallowest wreck on Cochrane Artificial Reef, at about 15 m, covered in sponges and coral – ideal for new divers.

BoatUp to 15 m
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Ningaloo – Exmouth

The Boulders (Lighthouse Bay)

A lesser-known Lighthouse Bay site of coral outcrops.

Boat (day trip)Up to 14 m
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Ningaloo – Coral Bay

The Canyons (Coral Bay)

Spur-and-groove canyons on the outer reef near Coral Bay.

Boat (day trip)Up to 22 m
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Whitsundays & Bowen

The Cluster (Bait Reef)

Four bommies in a cross where turtles sleep – an easy-to-navigate night dive on Bait Reef.

Boat (multi-day/liveaboard)Up to 20 m
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Whitsundays & Bowen

The Gardens (Whitsunday Island)

Shallow plate-coral gardens protected in all winds – the Whitsundays' all-weather fallback.

Boat (day trip)Up to 15 m
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Gold Coast

The Gutters (Palm Beach)

The shallowest listed Palm Beach Reef section, in 5-12 m, cut by sand gutters between rocky ridges.

Boat (day trip)Up to 12 m
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Sunshine Coast

The Hole

One of the lesser-documented named reef sites in the Mooloolaba operators' rotation – a chance to dive typical Gneering Shoals…

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Coral Sea

The Junkyard (Bougainville Reef)

A seldom-described Bougainville Reef site (marinelife.org.au's list of additional Bougainville sites).

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Lady Elliot Island

The Lagoon (Lady Elliot Island)

A shallow, tide-dependent snorkelling lagoon with friendly turtles near Channel One.

ShoreUp to 3 m
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Cairns

The Nursery (Norman Reef)

A lightly documented Norman Reef mooring; details should be confirmed with operators.

Boat (day trip)Up to 18 m
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Gold Coast

The Nursery (Palm Beach)

A shallow Palm Beach Reef site in 7-14 m favoured for newer divers and juvenile fish.

Boat (day trip)Up to 14 m
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Cairns

The Pinnacles (Moore Reef)

Coral pinnacles and drop-offs on the edge of Moore Reef's horseshoe, with Maori wrasse, schooling jacks and reef sharks.

Boat (day trip)Up to 28 m
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Sunshine Coast

The Plateau

One of the lesser-documented named reef sites in the Mooloolaba operators' rotation – a chance to dive typical Gneering Shoals…

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Ningaloo – Exmouth

The Spit (Muiron Islands)

A ledge with swim-throughs where grey nurse sharks rest.

Boat (day trip)Up to 18 m
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Port Douglas

The Wedge (Opal Reef)

Channel-edge site rated one of Opal's best for coral and fish life.

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Gold Coast

The Zoo

A mid-depth Palm Beach Reef site in 13-16 m, named for the sheer variety of animals typically seen.

Boat (day trip)Up to 16 m
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Ningaloo – Exmouth

Three Fins

Shallow west-side reef with cracks and ledges.

Boat (day trip)Up to 15 m
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Port Douglas

Tongue Reef

Maze-like reef complex whose seaward Sister reefs host Wavelength's exclusive snorkel moorings.

Boat (day trip)Depth not recorded
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Far Northern Reef & Torres Strait

Torres Strait Outer Reef Channels

Fast tidal channels and fringing reefs of the southern Torres Strait islands – experienced, locally guided diving only.

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Sunshine Coast

Triple D

One of the lesser-documented named reef sites in the Mooloolaba operators' rotation – a chance to dive typical Gneering Shoals…

BoatDepth not recorded
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Heron Island & Capricorn Group

Tryon Island Reef

An undeveloped 11-hectare nesting cay with a good snorkel reef, reached only at high tide.

Boat (multi-day/liveaboard)Up to 15 m
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Sunshine Coast

Tunnels (Gneerings)

One of the lesser-documented named reef sites in the Mooloolaba operators' rotation – a chance to dive typical Gneering Shoals…

BoatDepth not recorded
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