This dive site features a massive coral pinnacle, or 'lump', rising from the sandy seafloor to about 14 meters from the surface. The bommie is completely covered in stunning hard and soft corals, attracting a high density of marine life. It is a classic Ningaloo Reef dive, celebrated for its beautiful topography and biodiversity.
Nicks Lump
Large coral bommie with diverse reef fish and sharks.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
28m Max Depth
About this dive site
Diving
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Potato Cod
Turtle
Nurse Shark
Reef Manta Ray
Sweetlip
Soft Gingerbread Hem Star
Hard Coral
Nudibranch
French Angelfish
Reef Shark- Wwobbegong-shark
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Deep profile and potential for moderate currents require advanced certification.
Hazards:
depthcurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:
Moderate
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