Our best selection of Ribbon Reef dive sites north of Cooktown. Suitable for all experience levels.
Continental Shelf – Dive 100 miles north of Cairns on the edge of the shelf where nutrient rich waters attract rich marine life.
Ribbon Reefs – a prized region of the Great Barrier Reef, with excellent fish & coral biodiversity.
Cod Hole – Swim with diver size potato cod.
Iconic Dive Sites – Lighthouse Bommie, Gotham City, Pixie Pinnacle,
Coral Kingdom, Cracker Jack, Flare Point, Summer Bay.
Steve’s Bommie – a highlight with incredible marine biodiversity, both large and small
Lizard & North Direction Island – Choose to dive, snorkel, kayak or set foot on these beautiful and rarely visited remote islands. These fringing reefs offer a different diving experience to the ribbon reefs with fabulous biodiversity of soft and hard corals, critters and schooling fish. Kayak to deserted beaches or snorkel above the shallow coral gardens. Step back in time at the ruins of Mrs Watsons Cottage; stroll along the Pandanis palms boardwalk up to Chinaman’s Ridge for magnificent views of the island and reefs below.
