Popular outer reef about 60 km off Cairns with wall dives, swim-throughs and wide coral gardens at Tracey's Bommie, Gordon's Mooring, Tennis Court and Coral Gardens. Yellow zone.
Visibility at Flynn Reef
Visibility at Flynn Reef typically ranges from 15 to 30 metres, though it shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall. August to early December for settled weather; leopard sharks in summer; stingers roughly November to May generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Air, gear and guides near Flynn Reef
Browse dive shops in Cairns for fills, hire gear, servicing and guided dives at this site.
Region: Cairns, QLD
Skill Level: All Levels
Depth: 5-30m
Water Temperature: 24-30°C
Visibility: 15-30m
Best Time to Dive: August to early December for settled weather; leopard sharks in summer; stingers roughly November to May
Marine Life: Giant clams, whitetip and grey reef sharks, green, hawksbill and loggerhead turtles, Maori wrasse, chevron barracuda, bigeye trevally, manta and eagle rays; leopard sharks in summer
Hazards: Wall to 30 m at Coral Gardens; Euston Reef next door is a no-entry Preservation zone; marine stingers November to May
Facilities: None at the reef; boat access only by day boat or liveaboard from Cairns; GBRMPA public mooring (class C)