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Dive Spot Guide•
Coconut Gun Point
Historic reef point with gullies and coral gardens.
ScubaBoat EntryBeginner
ReefWreck
Local operator required
Cocos Dive is the island's dive operator, so pre-booking is the practical way to get on site.
Remote Cocos atoll dive with easy reef structure, coral gardens, and operator-led access that works best on calm, settled days.
About Coconut Gun Point
Coconut Gun Point is a textured reef point on Horsburgh Island with gullies, ridges, and historic guns above the site. The coral garden gives newer divers an easy profile while still offering enough structure, colour, and reef life for repeat passes.
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Research Estimate At Coconut Gun Point
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdedVery quiet
Where Is Coconut Gun Point?
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Coconut Gun Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
No conservative numeric depth range is set for Coconut Gun Point; treat it as a reef dive and confirm the day's profile in the operator briefing.
Best Season
Year-round, with the calmest windows on settled, low-wind days.
Typical Conditions
Warm tropical water, clear visibility, and generally calm atoll conditions; wind and tide can still shift the feel.
Safety & Access At Coconut Gun Point
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Sharp coral
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy clean around the coral edges, confirm the day's weather window, and follow the operator briefing before committing to the dive.
Access Restrictions
Advance booking is recommended because the islands run through a single dive operator and spaces are limited.
Legal Notes
Follow Cocos Keeling Islands Marine Park guidance and the local operator briefing.
Local Intel For Coconut Gun Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
An easy reef point with enough coral relief and terrain variation to keep a patient diver interested beyond the first pass.
Coconut Gun Point Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Coconut Gun Point
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Wildlife at Coconut Gun Point
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Recent Logged Visits At Coconut Gun Point
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Coconut Gun Point
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
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Coconut Gun Point Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Coconut Gun Point Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
cocoskeelingislands.com.au · Official Tourism
Brochure material describing 25m visibility, warm water, uncrowded sites, and broad marine-life expectations for the atoll.
underwater.com.au · Dive Directory
Lists Coconut Gun Point for diverse hard and soft coral gardens and describes Cocos Dive facilities such as own boats, scuba hire, and nitrox.
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