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To whet your appetite,
here is a taste of what you will find diving Lady Elliot Island, on the
Great Barrier Reef:
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 area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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