Blow Hole Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

March to NovemberBest months

24.0–28.0 °CWater (summer)

20.0–24.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Blow Hole is a unique dive site located near Lady Elliot Island in the Capricorn Islands of Queensland, Australia. Known for its vibrant marine life and stunning underwater topography, this site features a blowhole that creates fascinating water movements, attracting various species of fish and corals.

Diving at Blow Hole offers an opportunity to explore a diverse underwater ecosystem. Divers can expect to see colorful coral formations, schools of tropical fish, and possibly larger marine animals such as turtles and rays. The site is characterized by its dynamic water conditions due to the blowhole effect.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 20.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
coral sand rock Suggest edit

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Best lighting conditions are during mid-morning; use wide-angle lenses for coral shots.

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