What level of diving experience is required for Gordons Mooring?

Gordons Mooring is rated intermediate with depths of ≤ 25 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Gordons Mooring?

At Gordons Mooring, divers commonly encounter: manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, sea turtles, octopus, nudibranchs.

Where is Gordons Mooring located?

Gordons Mooring is located in Australia, in the Australia region (coordinates: -16.7331, 146.2674).

Gordons Mooring

Australia, 🇦🇺 AustraliaIntermediate

Depth25m

DifficultyIntermediate

Description

Gordons Mooring is an intermediate dive site at Flynn Reef, considered one of the signature dives on the outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. At 25 meters depth, this site features a spectacular coral bommie surrounded by pristine reef. It's particularly famous for its resident population of friendly Maori wrasse that approach divers, along with whitetip reef sharks, barracuda, and giant trevally. The healthy hard coral coverage and excellent visibility make every dive memorable.