🇦🇺 Australia Diving Guide 🤿 All You Need in One Post!

Must-know dive spots in the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns: 🤿 Top Dive Sites 1️⃣ Outer Reef Cod Hole: Swim with 2m-long Potato Cod! 🐟 Best for AOW+ divers. Ribbon Reefs: Coral gardens + sharks & turtles 🦈🐢 – suitable for OW+. Osprey Reef: Open ocean shark diving (hammerheads, grey reefs) 🌊🦈 – for advanced divers. 2️⃣ Inner Reef Green Island: Shallow, fish-rich 🐠 – perfect for beginners & snorkelers. Norman Reef: Popular day-trip site with vibrant corals & tropical fish. 3️⃣ Wreck & Night Dives SS Yongala (departs from Townsville): Australia’s most famous wreck 🚢 – incredible marine life. AOW+ required. Milln Reef: Night dive haven 🦞🐙 – spot lobsters & octopus! 🛥️ How to Get There? Day trips: Most dive shops offer Outer/Inner Reef tours. Liveaboards: For serious divers – access remote sites! ⌛ Best Time to Dive Apr–Nov (Dry Season): Best visibility (20-30m), water 24-28°C. Dec–Mar (Wet Season): Jellyfish possible (stinger suits needed!) – but coral spawning (Nov) is magical! ✨ 💡 Tips for Divers ✔ Book early – peak season (Jun–Oct) sells out fast! ✔ If prone to seasickness, choose catamarans or take tablets. ✔ Protect the reef – no touching marine life 🐠, use reef-safe sunscreen only! 🌿 #GreatBarrierReefDiving #PADIDiving #DiveTravel #DiveTheWorld #DiveMap #DiveSite #ScubaDiving #ExploreAustralia