Dive-site story
Moore Reef is an outer reef system located off the coast of Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef. The site features shallow coral lagoons flanked by steep bommies and sloping sand channels. Massive Porites coral heads and vast staghorn thickets shelter large aggregations of schooling fish, while local resident humphead Maori wrasse frequently approach divers around the established moorings.
Resident humphead Maori wrasse and friendly green sea turtles
Expansive hard coral gardens featuring massive plate and staghorn formations
Network of coral swim-throughs and sandy gullies
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and spring bring the lowest rainfall, excellent water clarity, and occasional migrating dwarf minke or humpback whale sightings during open-ocean transits.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humphead Maori WrasseCheilinus undulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| White-tip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant ClamTridacna gigas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clown AnemonefishAmphiprion ocellaris | Common |
Marine forecast
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