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Official dive-site map and operational overview with boat-only access, visibility norms, and habitat detail for Lady Elliot dive sites.
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Anemone Bommies - Lady Elliot Island
Colourful bommie dive with clownfish anemones and turtles.
Local operator required
Lady Elliot's dive staff schedule dives by weather and tide and access all scuba sites by short boat ride from the island.
Short boat ride from Lady Elliot Island to a guided coral-bommie dive with clear water, easy reef orientation, and marine life that rewards slow, careful diving.
About Anemone Bommies - Lady Elliot Island
Anemone Bommies is a coral-rich Lady Elliot Island boat dive built around scattered bommies covered in reef life, with clownfish-filled anemones as the main attraction. It is a relaxed Southern Great Barrier Reef site where healthy coral, turtles, and dense fish life make it a strong choice for underwater photographers and divers who want colour rather than heavy current.
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Research Estimate At Anemone Bommies - Lady Elliot Island
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 22m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Anemone Bommies - Lady Elliot Island?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Anemone Bommies - Lady Elliot Island Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 20m
Depth Note
Lady Elliot's northern and eastern bommie dives are commonly described as coral heads rising from sandy bottom in roughly the 15 to 20 m range.
Best Season
Anemone Bommies can be dived year-round, with winter often bringing the clearest water and cooler months improving chances of larger ray activity around the island.
Typical Conditions
Clear Southern Great Barrier Reef water, coral bommies rising from sand, and guided site selection based on weather and tides.
Safety & Access At Anemone Bommies - Lady Elliot Island
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
This site is normally guided from a boat, so follow the staff briefing for tide, descent line use, and marine-life etiquette, and keep careful buoyancy around the coral bommies and anemones.
Access Restrictions
Access is by boat only from Lady Elliot Island; the resort does not offer shore scuba dives to offshore dive sites.
Legal Notes
Lady Elliot Island sits in a no-take green zone marine national park area where taking, touching, or interfering with coral and marine life is not permitted.
Local Intel For Anemone Bommies - Lady Elliot Island
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Expect a slow reef dive around coral bommies and sandy patches, with time to work the anemones, look for turtles, and stay low-impact around the cleaner-fish territory and coral heads.
Wildlife at Anemone Bommies - Lady Elliot Island
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Anemone Bommies - Lady Elliot Island
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Anemone Bommies - Lady Elliot Island
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility22m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
