Gordon's Mooring
Also known as: Gordons
Best time to dive
June to November
What you might see
- Eagle rayPossible
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- NudibranchLikely
- Sea turtleReliably seen
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 - Partial - shallow coral garden/anemone area is snorkel-friendly; wall and swim-throughs are dive-only
Safety notes
Swim-through/maze terrain requires good buoyancy and depth awareness; no-touch coral/anemone etiquette; marine stinger season Oct-May at the surface
Permits & fees
Covered by the same GBR EMC as Flynn Reef (AUD $8.00 full-day / $4.00 part-day), typically included in trip price
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Cairns
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.