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Wistaria Reef 2

Wistaria Reef 2

Queensland, Australia

Depth
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20m

Visibility
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17m - 51m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Wistaria Reef 2

Queensland, Australia

Wistaria Reef 2
Depth
Depth Icon

20m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

17m - 51m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Wistaria Reef 2

Part of Heron Island and situated 5 minutes away from Wistaria reef 1. This site is home to a spectacular wall reef. This wall starts in shallow waters and gradually slopes to a depth of 20 meters. Unlike most other dives in this area, Wistaria Reef 2 is home to not only a large variety of marine life, but also to a large variety of specific types of marine fish and corals. Very calm dive lots to see.

Wistaria Reef 2 Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

17m 51m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 47%

O2

12% at 18m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Barracudas
  • Clown Fish
  • Groupers
  • Pelagic Fish
  • Rays
  • Reef Fish
  • Reef Sharks
  • Turtles
  • Various
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Dive Site Hazards

  • 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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