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Palm Beach Reef Dive Site

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Palm Beach, Gold Coast QLD 4217, Gold Coast, QLD 4217

Description

Located close to Palm Beach on the Gold Coast, Palm Beach Reef is a popular dive site with varying depths.

It offers sections as shallow as five meters and others that drop to depths of up to 24 meters.

The reef features rocky outcrops and large bommies covered in soft corals and sponges. It is home to a diverse range of sea life, including stingrays, wobbegongs, spotted eagle rays, and leopard sharks during the summer. Smaller critters like blue wrasse, parrotfish, and painted wrasse can also be found, along with schools of reef fish.

The best time to visit Palm Beach Reef is during the summer months when leopard sharks are commonly seen. To reach Palm Beach Reef, you need to take a boat as it can only be accessed by water. Local dive operators in the Palm Beach area offer guided tours to the site, or you can rent a private boat or kayak for independent access.

In conclusion, Palm Beach Reef Dive Site is an exciting and fascinating diving experience in the Gold Coast. With its diverse marine life and plenty to see and do, it is definitely worth visiting for any diving enthusiast.

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Trails & sites: Swimming holes

Location

Palm Beach, Gold Coast QLD 4217, Gold Coast, QLD 4217

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