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Official tourism listing for Beaver Reef's coral gardens, bommies, sloping coral walls, and reef wildlife.
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A Mission Beach operator handles the outer-reef run, site selection, and pickup timing.
Easy-moderate drift dive along the northern edge of Beaver Reef, weaving through coral outcrops and white sand before finishing at Friendship Bommie, with manta and eagle ray passes and turtles on the shallower reef.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 22m
Depth Note
Northern Beaver Reef drift with coral gardens and bommies down to about 22 m.
Best Season
Year-round; May to November usually brings the clearest water and the most comfortable drift conditions.
Typical Conditions
A mild-to-moderate outer-reef drift with coral gardens, white sand, bommies, and frequent pelagic passes.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep close to the guide's plan and use the reef line rather than pushing into open water when the drift picks up.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; best for certified divers comfortable with a gentle-to-moderate drift.
Legal Notes
Follow local operator direction and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for guided divers who are comfortable following a drift and pausing to watch rays and turtles.
Freediving
Not a natural freedive target; the site is built around a boat-supported drift profile.
Snorkeling
The Beaver Reef system can work for snorkeling trips, but Peanuts itself reads more naturally as a guided scuba drift.
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Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Research Sources
Official tourism listing for Beaver Reef's coral gardens, bommies, sloping coral walls, and reef wildlife.
Locally owned PADI centre with small-group outer-reef boat trips, snorkel support, and Mission Beach-based logistics.
Community review mentioning Beaver Cay and Friendship Bommie as part of the Beaver Reef system.
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