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Norman Reef
Cairns, QLD
Water temp24-30°C
Visibility10-30m
Depth1-20m
Best timeAugust to early December for settled weather; dwarf minke whales in winter; stingers roughly November to May
Outer reef north-east of Cairns with dive sites off its sheltered western side: coral canyons, walls, swim-throughs and a small wreck. Green zone, boat access only.
Visibility at Norman Reef
Visibility at Norman Reef typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, though it shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall. August to early December for settled weather; dwarf minke whales in winter; stingers roughly November to May generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Air, gear and guides near Norman Reef
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