Australia · Cormorant Reef (Ribbon Reef #10)

Dynamite Pass

Best time to dive

June to November

What you might see

  • Grey reef sharkPossible
  • Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Possible in calmer conditions on shallower reef flat

Safety notes

Current can be strong on wrong tide; drift dive planning required

Permits & fees

GBRMPA Environmental Management Charge, approx AUD 5-8/person/day

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Lizard Island

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.