Cod Hole (Ribbon Reefs)

About this site

One of the most famous dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef, Cod Hole is renowned for its enormous, friendly potato cod (Queensland grouper) that have been habituated to divers over decades. The site features stunning coral bommies and incredible fish diversity, with regular minke whale encounters during winter months.

Conditions

Country

Australia

Region

Great Barrier Reef, Queensland

Max depth

5–30 m

Visibility

20–40 m

Water temperature

24–29°C

Difficulty

Beginner to Intermediate

Best season

June to November

Type

Reef

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Reef

Marine life

• Sharks
• Whales
• Coral