Cairns reef listing with the Fish Bowl wall, shallow areas, and marine-life highlights.
Australia · Cairns & Great Barrier Reef · Port Douglas & GBR
Wall-based reef site with strong fish life in the shallows.
Wall-based reef site with strong fish life in the shallows.
Hastings Reef - Fish Bowl is a wall-based Cairns reef dive with abundant fish life in the shallow areas and enough structure to stay interesting. It is a flexible site for divers who want an easy route with a clearly defined reef feature.
Safety Notes
Maintain buoyancy around the bowl and wall to protect the coral.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The wall offers easy navigation and is described as suitable for both new and advanced divers.
Snorkeling
The site is described as offering snorkeling experiences, with abundant fish in the shallowest areas.
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Research Sources
Cairns reef listing with the Fish Bowl wall, shallow areas, and marine-life highlights.
Dive operator listing with the Fish Bowl profile and access context.
Reef-site page describing Hastings Reef and the Fish Bowl section.

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