- Part 38

Thetford Reef – 360 – Our Dive Sites

360 at Thetford is named because the reef surounds you in every direction providing a spectacular view as you sit aboard our yacht marvelling at the wonderous blue and green hues of the Great Barrier Reef. There are swim throughs and very large anenomes that host several different species of clown fish. Several large bommies have merged to form canyons and passes that provide great diving memories. One cluster of anenomes has to be seen to be believed.

Milln Reef – The Pinnacles – Our Dive Sites

The Pinnacles at Milln Reef have everything that you are looking for on a great coral reef dive. A reef face that runs from the surface down to about 15 metres hosts a great variety of corals as well as fish species. Running down one side of the dive site are four pinnacles that vary in depth. As you move further away from the reef front the depth increases for each pinnacle providing a different experience as you dive each one. Large schools of humphead parrot fish, several different species of sharks and the resident turtles are common sights. Visibility is generally at least 20 metres.

Algae Blooms

Another event that is important in the life cycle of the marine world are the algae blooms. This photo taken just outside Cape Grafton shows the streams of algae that are taken with the coastal currents along the East Coast of Australia.

Night Diving on the Great Barrier Reef

Diving at night opens up an entire new perspective on the Great Barrier Reef highlighting different formations and wildlife that are not normally seen during the day. Different fish behaviour and activities are often displayed at night much different to the daylight hours.

Here an inquisitive turtle has followed our divers on their dive. Swimming alongside them for several minutes exploring the reef with them. Thanks to Malcolm one of our guests for this great photo.