This dive site is a gently sloping reef celebrated for its high concentration of green and hawksbill turtles, which are often seen feeding on the seagrass and corals. The shallow profile and calm conditions make it an ideal location for beginner divers, snorkelers, and photographers looking for long, relaxed underwater encounters. The sandy bottom is interspersed with coral bommies teeming with reef fish.
Turtle Patch
Shallow reef famous for its resident green sea turtles.
Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
turtlecoral reefbeginner friendlysnorkelingmacro photographywide angle
Marine Life
Scorpionfish
Anemonefish
Hawksbill Turtle
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Snowflake Moray
Clownfish
Pufferfish
Soft Gingerbread Hem Star
Hard Coral
Nudibranch
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Green Sea Turtle
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow depths and typically mild currents make it very accessible.
Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:
Mild
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