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Official ray guide covering reef manta-ray seasonality and the island's broader west-side marine life.
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Maori Wrasse Bommie - Lady Elliot Island
Compact west-side bommie with turtles, wrasse, and reef fish.
Local operator required
The resort chooses west-side boat windows based on weather and tides.
West-side bommie just north of Coral Gardens on Lady Elliot Island, with easy boat access and compact reef life.
About Maori Wrasse Bommie - Lady Elliot Island
Maori Wrasse Bommie is a compact west-side Lady Elliot bommie just north of Coral Gardens, where turtles, Maori wrasse, trumpetfish, grouper, reef fish, and the occasional white-tip reef shark move through the coral and sand mix. It suits divers who like a slow reef scan with enough structure to make each pass feel different, especially on calm boat days.
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Research Estimate At Maori Wrasse Bommie - Lady Elliot Island
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Maori Wrasse Bommie - Lady Elliot Island?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Maori Wrasse Bommie - Lady Elliot Island Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 21m
Depth Note
Lady Elliot's west-side dive zone is commonly described at 5-21m, but public pages do not publish a site-specific depth for Maori Wrasse Bommie.
Best Season
Year-round; calm west-side days are the easiest to enjoy here.
Typical Conditions
A compact west-side bommie with coral cover, sand patches, and a slow scenic reef-fish dive profile.
Safety & Access At Maori Wrasse Bommie - Lady Elliot Island
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Keep the dive slow and watch the sand patches around the bommie, where resting sharks may blend into the bottom.
Access Restrictions
Boat only; the west side is accessed on the resort's dive schedule rather than by shore entry.
Legal Notes
Lady Elliot Island and the surrounding reef are a highly protected no-take/green-zone marine park.
Local Intel For Maori Wrasse Bommie - Lady Elliot Island
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed boat dive that works best at low pace so you can pick through the bommie, sand, and coral edge.
Freediving
Not a dedicated freedive site; the bommie is better handled on scuba with careful buoyancy.
Snorkeling
Secondary snorkel use only on very calm west-side days near the shallow edge.
Wildlife at Maori Wrasse Bommie - Lady Elliot Island
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Maori Wrasse Bommie - Lady Elliot Island
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Maori Wrasse Bommie - Lady Elliot Island
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
