Australia · Ribbon Reef #9/10

Pixie Pinnacle

Best time to dive

May to October

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • NudibranchLikely
  • 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

Not a snorkel site - Limited - primarily a scuba pinnacle dive

Safety notes

Stonefish (camouflaged); current on certain tides; buoyancy control needed on the pinnacle

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.