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Primary source for west-side site layout, boat-only access, depth range, visibility, and representative marine life.
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Scattered Bommies - Lady Elliot Island
West-side coral bommies with sand channels at Lady Elliot.
ScubaBoat EntryIntermediate
Reef
Short boat-accessed bommie dive on Lady Elliot's sheltered western side, usually chosen to match weather and tide, with excellent visibility and strong marine-life potential.
About Scattered Bommies - Lady Elliot Island
Scattered Bommies is a west-side Lady Elliot Island dive built around coral towers rising from clean sand, with enough spacing between bommies to keep the dive open, bright, and easy to navigate. It is the kind of site where big-animal encounters and macro searching can happen on the same circuit, with manta rays, turtles, reef sharks, rays, and reef fish all using the coral heads and surrounding sand patches.
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Research Estimate At Scattered Bommies - Lady Elliot Island
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 22m
AccessSimple entry
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdedModerate
Where Is Scattered Bommies - Lady Elliot Island?
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Scattered Bommies - Lady Elliot Island Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 19m
Depth Note
Lady Elliot Island's site map places Scattered Bommies in roughly 14-19 m on the western bommie field.
Best Season
Scattered Bommies can be dived year-round. Winter typically brings the clearest visibility and the highest likelihood of multiple manta rays around cleaning stations, while warmer months still offer productive reef diving.
Typical Conditions
Expect clear southern Great Barrier Reef water, sandy bottom between coral bommies, and a marine-life-rich west-side setting that is often chosen for its relative shelter. Visibility commonly exceeds 20 m, although summer rain and seasonal weather can reduce clarity.
Safety & Access At Scattered Bommies - Lady Elliot Island
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Scattered Bommies is usually straightforward to navigate, but divers still need to stay aware of boat procedures, descent lines, and the sandy channels between coral heads. Good buoyancy is important to avoid touching coral while waiting near cleaning areas or watching larger animals pass over the bommies.
Access Restrictions
Scattered Bommies is accessed by resort dive boat; Lady Elliot Island does not offer shore dives to this site. Divers should follow operator instructions on entry, exit, and where to position themselves around cleaning stations and coral bommies.
Legal Notes
Lady Elliot Island sits in a Marine National Park (Green Zone) where fishing, collecting, and taking or touching naturally occurring marine life are prohibited. A no-anchoring area is designated on the western side of the island.
Local Intel For Scattered Bommies - Lady Elliot Island
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Scuba
Described as a dive site suited to underwater exploration around coral bommies.
Scattered Bommies - Lady Elliot Island Dive Conditions Planner
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Wildlife at Scattered Bommies - Lady Elliot Island
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Recent Logged Visits At Scattered Bommies - Lady Elliot Island
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Avg. Visibility22m
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Scattered Bommies - Lady Elliot Island Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Scattered Bommies - Lady Elliot Island Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
ladyelliot.com.au · Operator
Seasonality for manta ray presence and winter aggregation.
ladyelliot.com.au · Official
Marine park zoning and no-anchoring guidance for Lady Elliot Island.
www.coralcoe.org.au · Research Article
Published Nov 8, 2025Independent science-oriented article supporting bommie habitat, coral quality, seasonal visibility, and common megafauna.
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