This dive site is located 30 meters off Milln reef. The reef gradually rises to a shallow wall, reaching a sandy bottom at 8 meters. A prominent Whale bommie begins at a base depth of 12 meters and extends to 24 meters at its deepest point. The top of the bommie sits approximately 2 meters below the surface and features various coral plateaus. This area is known for frequent sightings of large pelagic marine life. Divers can often observe Bumphead Parrotfish congregating during night dives, alongside turtles resting in hidden nooks and crannies.
The Whale
Famous bommie attracting large pelagic life off Milln Reef.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
coral reefwall divesharkmanta raywhaleturtlewide angle
Marine Life
Reef Shark
Hawksbill Turtle
Blacktip Reef Shark
Bumphead Parrotfish
Napoleon Wrasse
Reef Manta Ray
Sea Fan
Barracuda
Seahorse
Cownose Ray
Scorpionfish
Silvertip Shark
Sea Turtle
Minke Whale
Common Lionfish
Stonefish
Parrotfish
Trumpetfish
Pipefish
Southern Eagle Ray
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Variable depth from a shallow wall to a 30m maximum.
Hazards:
depthmarine lifecurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
Nearby Dive Sites
Explore other dive sites in the area
Australia, Cairns Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Easy, shallow reef dive with bommies and abundant marine life.
Australia, Cairns Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Shallow reef wall, excellent for macro life.
Australia, Cairns Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Shallow wall dive with caves, diverse marine life for all levels.