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Whitsunday Islands Australia

Sail, dive and snorkel the heart of the Great Barrier Reef

Updated Nov 21, 2025 • 6 sources

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Featured dive spots for Whitsunday Islands Australia

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Luncheon Bay dive spot

Luncheon Bay

ReefWall

Sheltered Hook Island bay with bommies, gullies, and wall edges.

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AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Black Island Wonderwall dive spot

Black Island Wonderwall

Reef

Boat-access tidal reef wall with coral and schooling life.

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Visibility6 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentStrong current
Butterfly Bay Keyhole dive spot

Butterfly Bay Keyhole

Reef

Sheltered Butterfly Bay reef pocket for easy boat dives and snorkels.

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Visibility5 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentLight current
Cockatoo Point dive spot

Cockatoo Point

Reef

Boat-access fringing reef with coral gardens off Hook Island.

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AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentModerate current
Manta Ray Bay dive spot

Manta Ray Bay

Reef

Hook Island bay with bommies, snorkelling, and George the wrasse.

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AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
Blue Pearl Bay dive spot

Blue Pearl Bay

ReefWall

Sheltered Hayman Island reef with bommies and easy snorkelling.

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AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities