North Horn Dive Site

About North Horn Dive Site

North Horn Dive Site is a things to do venue in Cairns City, Queensland.

It offers a unique and exciting experience, especially for shark diving enthusiasts. The dive site boasts a sloping coral shelf ranging from 12 to 40 meters, providing divers with various depths to explore.

Besides beautiful corals, North Horn is home to an abundance of reef fish and invertebrate species. Shark feeds have been conducted at North Horn, making the sharks very accustomed to divers.

Expect to see grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, silvertip sharks, and the famous resident potato cod. There have even been sightings of hammerheads, thresher sharks, tiger sharks, manta rays, and whale sharks!

The best time to dive at North Horn is between March and December when the waters are calmer and the weather conditions are pleasant. The water temperature averages around 25 degrees Celsius, and visibility can range from 20m to 40m.

To reach North Horn, the best option is to join a multi-day liveaboard dive trip. These trips depart from Cairns and take up to four days to complete.

Liveaboard trips offer the best way to explore the remote dive sites of Osprey Reef, with North Horn being a top priority on their itinerary. The incredible marine life, unique topography, and exciting diving experience make North Horn Dive Site a must-visit for every diving enthusiast, especially those who love shark diving.

Good to know

• Type: Things to Do
• Area: Cairns City, Queensland
• Website: visit ↗

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