Norman Reef

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All about Norman Reef dive site

Abundant sea life

Cave

Pelagics

Mantas

Rays

Sea snakes

Corals

Depth max

27 m

Diver level

Experienced

Visibility

to 15 m

Norman Reef is located off Cairns in Australia and attracts divers with its few caves and interesting swim-throughs. This dive site features a healthy reef covered by staghorn and soft corals and sea fans, while large bommies are scattered all over, sheltering tiny crustaceans and nudibranchs.

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What to see

Norman Reef is home for sea turtles, blue-spotted rays, moray eels, giant clams, and spangled emperors. Other species here include red bass, angelfish, drummers, batfish, cuttlefish, and wrasses.

When to go diving in Norman Reef

It is possible to dive at Norman Reef year-round, but the best visibility is in June and from September to November. The average water temperature is 25-30C/77-86F. The wet season lasts from November to March.