The Pinnacles Dive Site – Hook Island
Highlights
- Explore vibrant hard corals that rival the Great Barrier Reef, showcasing stunning marine biodiversity.
- Dive into crystal-clear waters at depths of 7 to 15 metres, revealing breathtaking underwater landscapes.
- Encounter majestic manta rays and Maori Wrasse during cooler months, enhancing your diving adventure.
- Navigate among large coral bommies and occasional reef sharks, perfect for thrill-seeking divers.
Considered one of the best dive sites in the Whitsundays, with hard corals comparing favourably to those seen on the outer Great Barrier Reef. The best dive is off the western beach, adjacent to the Woodpile and swim east at a depth of 7 to 15 metres. Large coral bommies dominate the terrain, reaching nearly to the surface. Acropora corals are everywhere and huge porite corals in the shape of boulders and massive towers can also be seen.
Manta rays are very common in the cooler months, May to September, as are big Maori Wrasse. This dive is not for the faint-hearted as black and white tip reef sharks are frequently seen! In the shallow water, particularly off the western beach, the coral cover is nearly solid, mostly staghorn, with only a few sandy patches.
Diving depth is three to 18 metres. Diving visibility is typically three to 15 metres.
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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.