

Best for beginner divers, 5-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Twin Peaks at the Great Detached Reef offers a reef environment suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Access is by boat only, and divers should be aware of potential boat traffic during entry. Currents are generally mild, though visibility can shift significantly. The reef structure supports a variety of hard and soft corals. Divers may encounter reef sharks, which are present in the area. Typical dive times are approximately 50 minutes. Water temperatures range from 25C to 29C throughout the year, with cooler ocean currents helping to protect the coral.
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Wall diving is spectacular here with roughly 46 kilometres of edge.
Situated north of Cooktown, close to the Queensland cape.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
The reef supports hard and soft corals, and divers may encounter reef sharks, turtles, rays, clownfish, butterflyfish, angelfish, and parrotfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with shallow areas starting at 5 metres.
Depths range from 5 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 161 kilometres from the shore.
Divers should be aware of sharks, potential boat traffic during entry, and should monitor their dive computer for depth changes.
Diving at Great Detached Reef in Cooktown requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Great Detached Reef in Cooktown. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
Great Detached Reef in Cooktown typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.