Five Bommies Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

April to NovemberBest months

24.0–28.0 °CWater (summer)

20.0–24.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Five Bommies is a renowned dive site located in the Capricorn Islands, specifically near Lady Musgrave Island. This site features a series of underwater pinnacles, or 'bommies', that provide a rich habitat for diverse marine life.

Diving at Five Bommies offers opportunities to explore vibrant coral formations and encounter various species of fish, turtles, and possibly larger pelagics. The bommies rise from the sandy bottom, creating interesting topography for divers to navigate.

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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Wide-angle for bommies, macro for marine life

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