Dive-site story
Positioned on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef east of Cairns, Flynn Reef features diverse sub-sites including Coral Gardens, Gordon's Mooring, and Tracey's Bommie. The reef is characterized by expansive fields of branching Acropora corals, massive porites bommies, and steep wall drop-offs into sandy channels. Water clarity remains consistently high compared to inner shelf reefs, drawing day boats and liveaboards alike.
Vast fields of intact staghorn and plate coral formations across shallow flats
Frequent encounters with resident green and hawksbill sea turtles feeding along the reef crest
Solitary coral pinnacles surrounded by swirling schools of fusiliers and trevally
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and spring bring clear water, reduced rainfall, and calm sea states across the outer reef system.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Humphead parrotfishBolbometopon muricatum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clown anemonefishAmphiprion ocellaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dwarf minke whaleBalaenoptera acutorostrata | Rare |
Marine forecast
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