The Drift

Queensland, Australia

Depth

25m

Visibility

15m - 45m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

The Drift

Queensland, Australia

Depth

25m

Visibility

15m - 45m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About The Drift

Situated between Deep Mooring and New York, this site is well known for its amazing drifting capability. Here you can drift from Deep Mooring to New York or vica versa depending on the currents. Beautiful underwater landscapes with a spectacular coral encrusted reef in a depth of 25 meters. Witness the beauty as you fly over this reef. Stunning dive !

The Drift Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Drift, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

25m

Visibility Range

15m – 45m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 40%

O₂

CNS Load (35 min)

16% at 23m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Coral Trouts
Fusiliers
Groupers
Pelagic Fish
Rays
Snappers
Sweetlips
Turtles
Various

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Dive Site Hazards

Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.
Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.
Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

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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