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Turtle Bommie
Sheltered turtle cleaning station in Lady Musgrave Lagoon.
ScubaSnorkelBoat EntryBeginner
Reef
Local operator required
The site is reached through a Lady Musgrave day-trip operator, which handles boat timing, lagoon access, and seasonal restrictions.
Guided lagoon stop with shallow water, turtle passes, and cleaner-wrasse activity; plan around seasonal island closures.
About Turtle Bommie
Turtle Bommie is Lady Musgrave's sheltered lagoon cleaning station, where turtles settle over a sand patch beside the lagoon wall and cleaner wrasse work through their shells. It is a calm, wildlife-first stop for snorkellers or easy scuba, with the island's day-trip rhythm and seasonal nesting closure shaping when the site is worth planning around. The appeal is simple: slow water, close turtle passes, and enough structure nearby to keep the stop interesting without turning it into a hard dive.
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Research Estimate At Turtle Bommie
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 14m
AccessSimple entry
Coral HealthMixed health
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdedModerate
Current StrengthNo current
Surge StrengthFlat calm
Where Is Turtle Bommie?
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Turtle Bommie Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 13m
Depth Note
Public site listings place Turtle Bommie on the northern lagoon wall with a shallow cleaning-station profile and a max depth around 13m.
Best Season
When Lady Musgrave is open, late spring through autumn is the best turtle window; avoid the February-March closure period.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered lagoon water, a compact cleaning station, and calmer days that make turtle behavior easier to read.
Safety & Access At Turtle Bommie
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficRestricted access
Safety Notes
Keep clear of resting turtles, give the cleaning station space, and watch the boat lane when surfacing in the lagoon.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only through Lady Musgrave day trips, with the island subject to seasonal turtle nesting closures.
Legal Notes
Lady Musgrave sits inside a protected Great Barrier Reef context, and turtle nesting protections can limit visits in the late-summer window.
Local Intel For Turtle Bommie
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Best as a relaxed, shallow scuba stop where you can linger without needing depth or current.
Freedive
Only a secondary freedive option in very calm, shallow conditions; it is better treated as a snorkel or easy scuba stop.
Snorkel
One of the easiest Lady Musgrave wildlife stops for snorkellers when the water is calm; stay above the sand patch and off the turtles.
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Wildlife at Turtle Bommie
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Avg. Visibility14m
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Turtle Bommie Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Turtle Bommie Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.briarstravelbeat.com.au · Feature
Travel feature describing Lady Musgrave's sheltered lagoon feel and a hawksbill turtle at a cleaner station.
www.gladstoneregion.info · Guide
Independent Lady Musgrave day-tripper guide describing the turtle cleaning station and the way turtles linger at the bommie.
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