Diving Cairns
Diving Flynn and Milln Reefs reveals widespread bleaching, storm rubble, and Crown-of-Thorns starfish damage, leaving both sites in poor condition. Marine life was sparse, with stretches of bare reef and few fish in sight.
| Parent Reef | Dive Site | Max Depth | Overview & Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milln Reef | Whale Bommie | 22 - 26 m | Giant standalone coral pinnacle with caves, ledges, and deep walls. |
| Milln Reef | Petaj Bommie | 14 m | Shallow coral heads over sandy patches. |
| Flynn Reef | Gordon’s Mooring | 22 m | Swim-throughs, overhangs, and a collection of smaller bommies. Giant clam gardens. |
| Flynn Reef | Tracy’s Bommie | 18 - 22 m | Large pinnacle dropping off into a deep outer wall. Reef sharks. |
| Flynn Reef | Little Tracy’s | 12 - 18m | Sloping wall and hard plate coral gardens, staghorn corals. |
