Horseshoe-shaped outer reef about 47 km off Cairns with three tour pontoons, a sheltered coral lagoon and guided wall, drift and bommie dives. Green zone, boat access only.
Visibility at Moore Reef
Visibility at Moore Reef typically ranges from 8 to 20 metres, though it shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall. August to early December (September strongest); stingers roughly November to May generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Air, gear and guides near Moore 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: 4-18m
Water Temperature: 24-30°C
Visibility: 8-20m
Best Time to Dive: August to early December (September strongest); stingers roughly November to May
Marine Life: Maori wrasse, green and hawksbill turtles, giant clams, sweetlips, trevally, barracuda, fusiliers, anemonefish, batfish, coral trout
Hazards: Current at times (Secret Gardens); marine stingers November to May
Facilities: Three tour-operator pontoons (Sunlover, Reef Magic, Great Adventures) with underwater observatories, semi-submersible tours and snorkel areas