Ribbon Reef No. 9 Dive Site — Australia

About Ribbon Reef No. 9

Spectacular bommie diving with pristine hard corals and schooling fish on the outer Great Barrier Reef. The ribbon reefs are renowned for their dramatic coral formations, swim-throughs, and the chance to spot minke whales during their June–July migration season when they approach divers with remarkable curiosity.

Site Information

• Depth: 8–30 m
• Difficulty: intermediate
• Site type: Reef
• Current: Mild to Moderate
• Best time: Jun-Oct
• Region: Australia

Highlights

• Coral Bommies
• Barracuda Schools
• Reef Sharks

Marine Life at Ribbon Reef No. 9

• Whale Shark
• Reef Manta Ray
• Green Turtle
• Humpback Whale
• Giant Cuttlefish
• Hawksbill Turtle
• Wobbegong Shark
• Grey Reef Shark

Liveaboards visiting Australia

• Spirit of Freedom — 4.8/5
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