Australia · between Lizard Island & Ribbon Reef #10
The Snake Pit
Best time to dive
June to November
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Eagle rayPossible
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- NudibranchPossible
- Sea turtlePossible
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 - mainly a scuba site, not a standard snorkel stop
Safety notes
Olive sea snakes (venomous, generally docile - avoid handling); titan triggerfish aggressive when nesting (Oct-Jan); current-dependent access
Permits & fees
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Environmental Management Charge (EMC), approx AUD 5-8/person/day, collected by operator
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.