Coral gardens
Coral gardensVivid coral close to shore.
9 things
- Bill’s Bay reef snorkelWade off the town beach and you’re over coral and fish within a few fin-kicks.
- Coral Bay kayak trailPaddle to numbered moorings on the reef, then drop in and snorkel.
- Glass-bottom boat tourSee the coral gardens and turtles without getting wet — a Coral Bay staple since 1973.
- Outer-reef snorkel cruiseA relaxed boat snorkel over coral the boats reach that you can’t from shore.
- Scuba divingDive grey-reef-shark cleaning stations and coral bommies off the southern reef.
- Purdy Point drift snorkelCoral Bay’s signature drift — walk south, then let the current carry you back over the reef.
- Paradise Beach drift snorkelA quieter drift on the western side of the bay — walk south, drift back into Bill’s Bay.
- Five Fingers Reef snorkelShallow, calm and fish-rich reef fingers a short drive south — a family favourite.
- Oyster Bridge snorkelA rock “bridge” shelters a calm lagoon ~14 km north — gentle snorkelling for kids.