

Best for intermediate divers, 3-15m, boat entry, moderate current.
Manta Bommie is a reef site located off Lady Musgrave Island, Australia, offering drift diving and snorkelling between 3 and 15 metres. The site features a bommie structure that attracts Reef Manta Rays, Green Sea Turtles, and Hawksbill Sea Turtles. Divers and snorkellers also encounter Whitetip Reef Sharks, Harlequin Tuskfish, and various wrasses, butterflyfish, and anemonefish. Access is by boat only, and the site is suited for intermediate skill levels due to moderate currents, surge, and potential for sharp coral. Visibility varies significantly from 3 to 30 metres. Guided tours are recommended to navigate the currents and locate marine life effectively.
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Do not chase the mantas. Find a spot on the reef, stay low, and let them circuit back to you.
Boat dive only. Departures from Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island or Manly Boat Harbour on the mainland.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-15m
Visibility
3-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Feb, Mar, Apr
Common sightings include Green Sea Turtles, wrasses, and Dusky Butterflyfish. You may also encounter Reef Manta Rays, Hawksbill Sea Turtles, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Harlequin Tuskfish, and various species of butterflyfish, parrotfish, and anemonefish.
No, Manta Bommie is rated for intermediate divers and snorkellers. The site features moderate currents, surge, and sharp coral, which require good buoyancy control.
The depth ranges from 3 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a boat-entry site; a boat charter is required to reach the location.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, though the moderate currents and surge should be considered.
Diving at Manta Bommie in Point Lookout requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Manta Bommie in Point Lookout. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Manta Bommie in Point Lookout are February, March, and April. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Manta Bommie in Point Lookout. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Manta Bommie in Point Lookout typically ranges from 3 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.