Dive-site story
Positioned at Flynn Reef on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, Gordon's Mooring features isolated coral bommies rising from a sandy seabed alongside shallow reef flats. Divers navigate a network of coral heads and small swim-throughs flanked by branching acropora corals and massive porites colonies.
Extensive hard coral gardens with pristine staghorn and plate corals
Network of coral bommies creating natural swim-throughs and overhangs
Frequent encounters with whitetip reef sharks resting along the sandy channels
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring and early summer bring settled winds, optimal underwater visibility, and the annual mass coral spawning.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Humphead wrasseCheilinus undulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant clamTridacna gigas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Barramundi codCromileptes altivelis | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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