This dive site, known as The Campgrounds, is situated on the North West wall of Lady Musgrave Island, offering a wonderful drift dive experience. It is exclusively accessible by boat. As a drift dive, divers typically follow the natural current along the wall, exploring the vibrant coral structures. There is no specific historical information provided for this site beyond its natural formation and discovery as a popular dive spot.
The Campgrounds boasts a rich marine ecosystem, featuring a beautiful variety of hard and soft corals, as well as numerous anemones. The site is renowned for its sightings of larger marine life, including sharks, turtles, and manta rays. Divers can also expect to encounter various pelagic fish species, adding to the dynamic underwater scenery.
The best time to visit this dive site would generally align with the optimal diving seasons for the Southern Great Barrier Reef, typically during the cooler, drier months for better visibility and calmer conditions, though manta ray sightings can vary seasonally. It is ideal for divers who enjoy dynamic drift dives and want to encounter large marine animals. Freedivers will also find the average depth of 8 meters suitable for exploring the reef's highlights.
