Not exact matches
If this is your chance to
see the Great Barrier Reef and you really want to
see the coral
bommies sprouting out of the depths of the coral sea aat the Outer Barrier Reef with non-swimmers or young children in tow then the Quicksilver trip is right for you.
We
saw so many beautifully coloured fish and coral formations (
bommies, as Aussies call them), turtles, and (for the first time) real sharks!
From nudibranch to sharks, from turtles to clownfish, we
saw each time a full spectrum of marine life as we navigated around the
bommies, the canyons and the big walls of corals.
It can only be
seen aerially as from sea level it is just like any of the other
bommies that neighbour it.
Diving amidst spectacular
bommies and pristine coral gardens, you'll thrill to the incredible beauty of the Ribbon Reefs and
see an unbelievable array of marine life — a real treat for any keen photographer.
The Three Sisters are a series of three huge
bommies, rising from the depths, where common residents
seen are schools of fusiliers, snapper and barracuda.
As well as the actual Cauldron area where you'll
see the big stuff, there is also a channel with lots of coral
bommies.
Wall diving,
bommies, drift diving, sea monoliths, coral gardens... so much to
see.
This has to be one of the best dive sites in Asia for open water students or those who just like to dive in easy conditions a
see the stuff of the underwater movies... from two shallow entry points on sandy bottoms the surrounding area is covered in hard coral,, giant table corals, staghorn coral, cabbage coral ans many many many other hard coral species thrive here, around twenty five
bommies rise to about 5m which attract colorful fish galore, you can reach a depth of about 20m, but the best stuff is between 5 and 12m making it a perfect second or third dive of the day.
Sea snakes and octopus (Octopus vulgaris) can be spotted inside the crevices in
bommies but be careful because the extremely venomous greater blue - ringed octopus has been
seen in this area.