Breaking Patches (16.5801° S, 145.9811° E) is a shallow reef located just west of Michaelmas Cay, about 42 km northeast of Cairns. This stunning coral garden lies in less than 14 meters of water, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling. The shallow depth creates the perfect environment for soft...
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Hastings Reef (16.5197° S, 146.0085° E) is a horseshoe-shaped patch reef located 50km north-east of Cairns. Because of the average depth of 13 metres at the bottom, this is one of the shallower areas of the Outer Reef. In addition, depending on the tides, the reef's top, also known as...
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Norman Reef (16.4279° S, 145.9965° E) is 70 kilometres off Australia's east coast, on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef's continental shelf. Our furthest north Outer Barrier Reef location. Norman Reef is without a doubt one of Cairns' most sought-after snorkelling and diving destinations. Norman Reef has shallow...
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Saxon Reef (16.4607° S, 145.9900° E) is a patch reef on the Outer Barrier Reef. It is located approximately 55km Northeast of Cairns. Saxon Reef is a well-known dive and snorkeling site located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, northeast of Cairns, Australia. Diving and Snorkelling Depth: The...
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Jorgensen Patch (-16.54262, 145.95286) is 45km from Cairns. This reef offers vibrant coral formations and diverse marine life, making it a great spot for both diving and snorkeling. The visibility in the waters around this reef is typically good, and you can expect to see a variety of fish species,...
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