

Best for beginner divers, 7-10m, boat entry, mild current.
Lady Musgrave Aquarium is a protected coral lagoon located off Lady Musgrave Island, offering a sheltered environment for divers and snorkellers. The site features hard coral formations at depths of 7 to 10 metres, with visibility ranging from 10 to 25 metres. Divers regularly encounter green sea turtles and hawksbill sea turtles, alongside wrasses, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, and Barrier Reef Anemonefish. Other species recorded include Tasselled Wobbegong, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, and Common Coral Trout. Conditions are generally relaxed with mild currents. Access is by boat, and visitors should remain aware of boat traffic and sharp coral when entering or exiting the water.
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Book a guided tour if this is your first time here as the guides know exactly where the turtles tend to rest, saving you a lot of searching. Stay close to your boat's entry point during the dive, as the lagoon can look deceptively similar in all directions.
Accessed by day boat or charter from the Town of 1770 with transit times of around 75 minutes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-10m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Divers and snorkellers frequently encounter green sea turtles, with hawksbill sea turtles also present. Other common sightings include wrasses, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, and Barrier Reef Anemonefish, while Tasselled Wobbegong, Bluespotted Fantail Rays, and Common Coral Trout are occasionally recorded.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the protected lagoon environment and mild currents.
The depth at Lady Musgrave Aquarium ranges from 7 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
This is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the lagoon.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Lady Musgrave Aquarium in Town of 1770. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Lady Musgrave Aquarium in Town of 1770 are April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Lady Musgrave Aquarium in Town of 1770 should be aware of jellyfish, lionfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Lady Musgrave Aquarium in Town of 1770 typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Lady Musgrave Aquarium in Town of 1770 typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.