Nelly Bay

Queensland, Australia

Depth

10m

Visibility

11m - 33m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

Nelly Bay

Queensland, Australia

Depth

10m

Visibility

11m - 33m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Nelly Bay

This spectacular dive is situated right infront of the Coconuts Beach Resort and offers diving for all level divers. Despite the fact that this is a shallow dive, it still holds a wide variety of marine life and large amounts of porite corals to explore. Easy and relaxing dive.

Nelly Bay Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Night, Reef

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

10m

Visibility Range

11m – 33m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

7% at 8m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Bat Fish
Cray Fish
Groupers
Rays
Sweetlips
Turtles
Various
Wrasse

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Dive Site Hazards

Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.
Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.
Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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