Dive-site story
Big Broadhurst Reef sits in the outer Great Barrier Reef system offshore from Townsville. Large coral bommies rise toward the surface from sandy channels, creating a labyrinth of gutters, overhangs, and swim-throughs encrusted with hard and soft corals. Due to its position exposed to the Coral Sea, water clarity is typically high, attracting both resident reef dwellers and pelagic passersby.
Extensive coral bommies topped with table corals and branching staghorn
Network of sand gullies and swim-throughs shelter resting rays and reef sharks
Frequent encounters with sea turtles feeding along the reef crest
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring and early summer bring lower winds and optimal underwater visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Humphead Maori WrasseCheilinus undulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant ClamTridacna gigas | Common |
Marine forecast
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