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Thetford of Reef - Cathedrals

Queensland, Australia
Depth
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82ft
Visibility
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25ft - 74ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Experienced

About Thetford of Reef - Cathedrals

Thetford of Reef Cathedrals is located to the east of Cairns. Almost 2km long reef with scattered coral heads Take a long safety sausage as its easy to become disorientated Between the bommies sandy floors are covered with smaller coral patches and numerous blue staghorn thickets. In the smaller coral patches look for giant clams, butterflyfish, rabbitfish, damsels, angelfish and pipefish. On the bommies you'll be confronted with many swim-throughs The swim-throughs are partially closed on top, sending magical shafts of light down the mysterious passageways Take special care in the passageways while passing the large gorgonian fans and soft coral. Anemones host several species of commensal fish and transparent shrimps Boulder coral heads have dozens of multi-coloured Christmas worms

Thetford of Reef - Cathedrals Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Reef
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:25m
Visibility Range:8m - 23m
Experience Level:Experienced
Best Gas:21% - 40% O2

Marine Life

  • Pipefish
  • Angelfish
  • Damsels
  • Rabbitfish
  • Giant Clams
  • Butterflyfish

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