This dive site, Norman Reef Pontoon, offers an accessible and captivating underwater experience on the Great Barrier Reef. Divers can explore beautiful bommies featuring small caves and navigate the vibrant shallow reef areas. The site is characterized by its ease, making it suitable for all levels of divers seeking a relaxed exploration of a pristine coral environment.
The diverse marine ecosystem here teems with life, including graceful eels, impressive white tip sharks, and serene green turtles. Colorful moorish Idol fish, camouflaged cuttlefish, and iconic clownfish residing in anemones are common sights. The hard corals form a crucial habitat, complemented by sightings of puffer fish, intricate shrimps, and various crabs.
As an outer Great Barrier Reef location, Norman Reef Pontoon offers excellent diving conditions year-round, with calmer seas typically from September to December. Its shallow maximum depth of 15 meters and average depth of 7 meters make it ideal for extended bottom times for divers and perfect for snorkelers to enjoy the abundant marine life close to the surface. Freedivers will also appreciate the clear, calm waters and vibrant shallows.
