Ribbon Reefs

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Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Best timeJune to November

Water temp24-28°C / 75-82°F

Visibility5-30m / 16-100ft

AccessBoat Dive

Dive typesScuba

DifficultyIntermediate

Max depth30 m

Avg depth15 m

Nearest airportCNS

Pristine reefsMinke whales (seasonal)Cod Hole

Scuba

The Ribbon Reefs are a long chain of individual reefs on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. They are known for their pristine condition, excellent visibility, and famous sites like the Cod Hole. They are also a hotspot for seasonal encounters with dwarf minke whales.

Features

A series of 10 long, narrow reefs. These outer reefs are known for their pristine health and are a primary location for liveaboard trips. This is the best place in the world for in-water encounters with dwarf minke whales (June-July).

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