Nine Mile Reef
About Nine Mile Reef
Nine Mile Reef is a coral-covered reef with a shallow top around 10 m that drops away to about 30 m. The drop-off features extensive hard and soft corals, with reef fish common in the shallower sections. Pelagic life patrols the reef, including sharks, turtles, stingrays and eagle rays, with manta rays occasionally seen. Wobbegongs are present year-round, with leopard sharks more common in summer and grey nurse sharks appearing in winter.
Where Is Nine Mile Reef?
Nine Mile Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 30m
Depth Note
Reef top around 10 m with a drop-off to about 30 m.
Best Season
All year; leopard sharks in summer and grey nurse sharks in winter.
Safety & Access At Nine Mile Reef
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Expect shark encounters and maintain appropriate distance and situational awareness, particularly along the drop-off.
Local Intel For Nine Mile Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Depth range from roughly 10–30 m with a notable drop-off, suiting divers comfortable with deeper reef profiles.
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Exposure Profile at Nine Mile Reef
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