Critically EndangeredGiant Clam
Tridacna gigas
A group of ribbon reefs on the outer edge, close to the continental shelf, which gives them excellent visibility. The Caves is one of its sites, with small and highly photogenic caverns.
Depth
5–40 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
30 m
A reef complex on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef off Port Douglas, with walls dropping past 40 m.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (declared in 1975); around 99% of the World Heritage Area lies within the park
World Heritage Site (Great Barrier Reef, inscribed in 1981)
Sources consulted: UNESCO World Heritage Centre (ficha 154) · GBRMPA (Reef Authority) · DCCEEW (Gobierno de Australia) · Dive The World · Divernet
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Same country: Australia
Same country: Australia
Same country: Australia
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Water temperature
26 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Boat
Best season
All year round
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
130 USD / dive
Same country: Australia
Australia