DIVE SITE
CHALLENGER BAY
Main characteristics
EditAccess | By boat |
Current | Low current |
Depth | 5 to 20 m |
Life | Rich diversity |
Experience | Unknown |
Water temp. | 22 to 29 °C |
Dive type | Reef |
Visibility | up to 30 m |
Best dive period | All year |
ABOUT CHALLENGER BAY
EditThe Great Barrier Reef has some of the best diving locations in the region thanks to its abundant marine life, warm temperatures and great visibility. For divers, there are many favorite locations in the reefs that make up one of the largest eco-systems in the Pacific Ocean.
One of the more popular ones is Challenger Bay, a place that boasts incredible coral formations filled with marine life that will dazzle the senses thanks to its abundant life, beautiful colors and wonderful visibility. Located between Ribbon Reef #9 and #10, Challenger Bay has is top to a mere 5 meters down, meaning that even snorkelers can swim along the surface and see at least part of this location. The full depth of Challenger Bay reaches about 20 meters and also features numerous marine life.
The Marine Life in Challenger Bay:
Challenger Bay features some interesting sea life including stingrays, white tip sharks on the outer reef areas and garden eels located in the sandy gullies. During your dive, you will also see barracuda, sweet-lips, large schools of giant trevally and red bass as well. However, the triggerfish are arguably the most photogenic as they swim around you and your group. Of course, you will want to take advantage of the night diving opportunities as well and see the many small fish which act as bait for the trevally and red bass. In addition, you’ll see moray eels, lion fish, parrotfish and pufferfish as well. One of the highlights is the batfish which will swim with you as you ascend to the surface.
Dive Requirements & Level of Experience:
The overall serenity of this part of the Great Barrier Reef in terms of currents, depth and visibility means that divers of all skill levels are welcomed, including novice divers. Whether this is your first dive or you are a seasoned veteran, Challenger Bay is simply one of the most beautiful places to dive in all the Great Barrier Reef. It is also quite popular as well, so diving in the off-season is recommended if you want more of this great location to yourself.
CHALLENGER BAY MEDIA GALLERY
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22 Dec 2014Spotted garden-eel
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22 Dec 2014Giant moray
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22 Dec 2014Emperor angelfish
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22 Dec 2014Australian barracuda
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22 Dec 2014Yellowbanded sweetlips
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22 Dec 2014Turkey moray
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22 Dec 2014Titan triggerfish
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22 Dec 2014Yellowstriped goatfish
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NEAREST DIVE CENTERS AROUND THE DIVE SITE (1)

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Longfin batfish(Platax teira)
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Spotted garden-eel(Heteroconger hassi)
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Giant moray(Gymnothorax javanicus)
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Red lionfish(Pterois volitans)
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Australian barracuda(Sphyraena novaehollandiae)
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Parrotfish(Sparisoma cretense)
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Whitetip reef shark(Triaenodon obesus)
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Yellowbanded sweetlips(Plectorhinchus lineatus)
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Turkey moray(Gymnothorax meleagris)
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Titan triggerfish(Balistoides viridescens)
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Emperor angelfish(Pomacanthus imperator)
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Yellowstriped goatfish(Upeneus vittatus)
DIVE SITE PLAN
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