Whale Bommie Dive Site
Highlights
- Explore the vibrant coral formations at Whale Bommie, where diverse marine life thrives beneath the surface.
- Dive into depths ranging from 5 to 26 metres, catering to both novice and experienced divers alike.
- Observe an array of fish species, including angelfish and barracuda, in their natural habitat during every dive.
- Discover hidden caves and ledges, offering encounters with crayfish and barramundi cod in this stunning underwater landscape.
Whale Bommie is a giant coral head located off the southern side of Milln Reef. This popular Cairns dive site has something for everyone. While the main bommie varies in depth from 5 metres to 22 metres, more experienced divers can also explore a scattering of smaller bommies in depths to 26 metres!
All these bommies feature pretty corals, including gorgonian fans, soft corals, whip corals and sea whips. A great variety of reef and pelagic fish can be seen on every dive at Whale Bommie. Common species include angelfish, lionfish, trevally, sweetlips, trumpetfish, pufferfish, fusiliers, parrotfish and barracuda. Inspect the many caves and ledges for crayfish, squirrelfish and barramundi cod, and the sand for stingrays, gobies and shells. Whale Bommie is also a good place to see turtles, octopus and whitetip reef sharks.
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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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