Silver City Dive Site

About Silver City Dive Site

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

Located on the western side of Osprey Reef, this dive site offers uninterrupted dive exhibitions with extraordinary coral formations, caves, and bommies. In this travel directory, we will explore what the Silver City Dive Site has to offer.

At Silver City Dive Site, divers can explore an extensive network of caves lined with whip corals, gorgonians, and soft corals. These caves provide a unique diving experience with depths ranging from 10 meters to 30 meters.

For those who enjoy visual experiences, diving into these caves is unforgettable. Alternatively, divers can explore the maze of bommies, where they will encounter a variety of reef fish such as gropers, coral trout, Maori wrasse, trevally, and other reef species.

One of the highlights of Silver City Dive Site is the sheer wall of coral, which is a beautiful sight to behold. This area is often home to silvertip, whitetip reef sharks, and grey reef sharks.

After exploring the caves and bommies, divers can enjoy the passing parade of pelagic wanderers, including species like Mackerel, Tuna, Mobula Rays, and possibly even an odd Marlin. Diving at Silver City Dive Site is possible year-round, but the best months to visit are from April to December.

On the other hand, July to December offers excellent visibility with temperatures averaging 26°C – 29°C. To access the Silver City Dive Site, visitors need to book a charter boat directly from Cairns.

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Good to know

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

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