This dive site, Table Top, is a massive and stunning bommie located on Norman Reef, a prominent section of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. It is renowned for its distinctive plate corals that crown its shallower summit, which is around 5 meters deep. While the site can be explored to a maximum depth of 15 meters, divers typically navigate around the bommie, often experiencing currents. There's no specific history mentioned beyond its natural formation and fame for its beauty.
The dive site boasts a rich diversity of marine life, including impressive pelagics like Grey Reef Sharks and White Tip Sharks. Divers can also encounter Hawksbill Turtles, Parrot Fish, and Titan Triggerfish. Smaller creatures such as Nudibranchs are present, and the site is primarily characterized by its extensive and beautiful Plate Corals.
Table Top is best visited during periods of good visibility and manageable currents, which can vary. It offers excellent opportunities for wide-angle photography due to its stunning coral formations and large marine life. Freedivers and snorkelers can particularly enjoy the vibrant shallow top of the bommie, while scuba divers can explore its deeper reaches, keeping an eye out for the resident sharks and turtles. Due to the potential for currents, it is advisable for divers to be comfortable with drift diving techniques.
