Cod Hole Dive Site

Located 96 kilometres north of Cairns, Cod Hole Dive Site is a renowned dive site on the Ribbon Reefs.

Divers can encounter friendly potato cod, some weighing up to 100 kilograms, and even hand-feed them. The best time to visit Cod Hole Dive Site is between June and August, when divers have the highest chance of encountering dwarf minke whales. To reach Cod Hole Dive Site, visitors must travel by boat. Many local dive operators offer trips to the site, including packages with multiple dives at different locations and liveaboard options for overnight stays. Cairns is the closest major city, accessible by air, road, or rail, and it takes approximately 3 hours by boat from Cairns to reach the dive site.