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THE BLOW HOLE
- DEPTH 25M
This popular site is on the eastern side of the island.
It has two entrances. One on the top of the reef at 14-16
metres, just a short distance from the mooring. The main
entrance however is on the reef wall and is a large opening
at 20-25 metres. The main cavern is around 20 metres in
length. This is a superb dive site with Lion Fish, Manta
Shrimp, Wobbegongs and the unique Gnome Fish seen in the
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LIGHTHOUSE
BOMMIE - DEPTH 14-15M
Lighthouse Bommie is a set of coral heads approximately
100 metres off shore and is conducted as either a Boat or
Shore dive. A rope trail has been laid from an easy shore
entry to the bommies. It is a favourite haunt all year round
for Manta Rays; some four metres from tip to tip. The site
also plays host to a variety of marine life such as Moray
Eels, Bull Rays, Schooling Barracuda, Coral Trout, Small
White Tip Reef Sharks and others too numerous to mention. |
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THREE PYRAMIDS
- DEPTH 18M
The Three Pyramids is a short boat ride from the western
side of the island. An easy decent can be made down a permanent
mooring and puts the diver almost on top of the first of
three large coral heads (bommies). At this site you will
find schools of Cardinals, Anemone Fish, Turtles and Eagle
Rays. The Three Pyramids is a great starting point for a
drift dive to the Anchor Bommies or the Outer Scatters depending
on the direction of the current. |
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ANCHOR BOMMIES
- DEPTH 21M
This site is one of Lady Elliot Island's premium dive locations.
Two ancient Admiralty anchors lie at the bottom of the site.
Marine life that can be seen here include Manta Rays, Purple
Leafy Scorpion Fish, Cleaner Shrimp and a large Shoveled
Nosed Ray. This bommie is covered with both soft and hard
corals. |
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CORAL GARDENS
- DEPTH 12M
This is an extremely good night dive site. All types of
marine life can be observed as they slumber, while night
dwellers such as the Painted Cray can be found out of their
day time hiding place. |
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ENCOUNTERS
- DEPTH 6-14M
This is an amazing coral dive with large plate and staghorn
sections, and explosive fish action. A fantastic drift dive
for late in the afternoon. At times a large number of Manta
Rays can be seen in this area. It is also populated with
schools of Rabbitfish, Redthroat and Spangled Emperor. It
is also not uncommon to be accompanied on this dive by a
pair of sizeable Blue Angelfish or Moorish Idols. |
