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Tree Peaks - Saxon Reef
Outer-reef Saxon Reef bommie dive with sharky shallows
Local operator required
Tree Peaks is a boat-only Cairns day-boat site with no shore access.
Boat-only Saxon Reef site east of Cairns with three shallow coral peaks, colorful shallows, and an easy-to-moderate reef profile that rewards careful buoyancy.
About Tree Peaks - Saxon Reef
Tree Peaks - Saxon Reef is a boat-only outer-reef dive east of Cairns with three shallow coral peaks rising from the seabed and concentrating marine life on the structures. The site is colorful in the shallows, with coral-encrusted bommies, ledges, and swim-throughs that make it easy to turn a simple day boat into a multi-level reef dive.
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Research Estimate At Tree Peaks - Saxon Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
Where Is Tree Peaks - Saxon Reef?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Tree Peaks - Saxon Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 20m
Depth Note
The upper peaks rise from about 6 m, with the surrounding sand reaching about 20 m.
Best Season
June through November, with the dry season bringing the clearest water and lower stinger risk.
Typical Conditions
Three coral peaks, a colorful shallow bommie profile, ledges and swim-throughs, and marine life concentrated on the coral structures.
Safety & Access At Tree Peaks - Saxon Reef
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Ascend close to your vessel and deploy an SMB, especially because other operators may be present on neighbouring Saxon Reef sites. The site is shallow, but the boat-side traffic is the real planning factor.
Access Restrictions
No shore access is available; day boats and liveaboards depart from Cairns Marina and the transit to Saxon Reef takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Legal Notes
Treat the site as part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and follow the relevant zoning and marine-park rules.
Local Intel For Tree Peaks - Saxon Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Work the three peaks as a multi-level reef dive and spend time on the coral structures rather than pushing straight out to sand.
Freediving
The shallow peaks can work for experienced freedivers in calm conditions, but the site is better known as a boat-based scuba and snorkel stop.
Snorkeling
The shallow bommies and colorful top water make this a strong snorkel option on a calm boat day.
Wildlife at Tree Peaks - Saxon Reef
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Tree Peaks - Saxon Reef
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Tree Peaks - Saxon Reef
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
