Dive-site story
Situated on the sheltered leeward side of Milln Reef on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, Pools features scattered hard coral bommies rising from bright sandy channels. Divers frequently encounter resting whitetip reef sharks tucked beneath acropora table formations and overhangs. The reef flats and bommy walls showcase large giant clams displaying iridescent mantles, alongside schooling anthias and feeding sea turtles.
Whitetip reef sharks resting on sandy patches between bommies
Expansive fields of staghorn and branching acropora corals
Regular encounters with green sea turtles grazing near coral heads
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and spring bring lower rainfall and optimal water clarity across the outer reef system.
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 clamTridacna gigas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Humphead wrasseCheilinus undulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clown anemonefishAmphiprion percula | Common |
Marine forecast
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