

Best for advanced divers, 5-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Rainbow Road at Twin Peaks is a wall and reef dive site located 85 kilometres offshore. The topography features a wall dropping beyond 30 metres, with shallower sections starting at 5 metres supporting hard corals like brain and acropora alongside soft coral growth. This site is for advanced divers only, as strong currents are consistent and require drift diving experience. Divers should be prepared for deep water and potential shark encounters. Guided tours are available and recommended for navigating the current patterns. Water temperatures range from 25C to 29C throughout the year. The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region.
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Brief your team on the current direction before descending and agree on a bail-out plan if conditions are running harder than expected. Guided tours are available and worth taking on a first visit, as local guides read the current patterns and know where to position the group to avoid getting pushed off the wall.
Accessible only by multi-day liveaboard expedition from Cairns or Lizard Island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Oct, Nov, Dec
The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region, including hard and soft corals.
No, Rainbow Road is for advanced divers only due to the strong currents and deep wall topography.
The site ranges from 5 metres to over 30 metres deep.
This is a boat-only dive site located 85 kilometres from shore.
No, this site is intended for advanced scuba diving due to the depth and strong currents.
Diving at Rainbow Road in Cairns requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Rainbow Road in Cairns. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Rainbow Road in Cairns are October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Rainbow Road in Cairns should be aware of stonefish, lionfish, jellyfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Rainbow Road in Cairns can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.