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Goggle Gardens

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.2 12 especies 21 colaboradores

Goggle Gardens is a year-round dive site in Australia's Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, known for healthy coral and diverse marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Great Barrier Reef World Herit… updated 4 months ago
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Dificultad
beginner
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Condiciones

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Viento
24.7 kn
Olas
2.34 m
Agua
24.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ESE (50%)
Now: ESE (116°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.84m

Próxima: Alta a las 05:00 (+0.64m)

+1.7 m0 m-0.1 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.64m ▼ 10:00 · +0.29m ▲ 18:00 · +1.4m ▼ 00:00 · +0.32m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.85 · high Aire PM2.517 · moderate 06:09 18:13
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 28.5 2.4 8 1mm
09-20 23.5 2.08 8 0mm
09-21 18.1 1.48 8 0mm
09-22 18 1.28 9 1mm
09-23 18.4 1.44 8 1mm
09-24 22.3 1.58 9 1mm
09-25 23.2 1.6 9 1mm

About this spot

Goggle Gardens sits within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, one of the planet's most protected coral ecosystems. The site shows no signs of coral bleaching stress, meaning the reef structure and coral colonies remain vibrant and stable. This makes it a reliable destination for divers wanting to see living reef systems. The spot has generated 12 species observations from the diving community, giving you a solid baseline on what you're likely to encounter in the water. The site works year-round, so there's no narrow seasonal window that forces your travel dates. That flexibility is rare on the reef, and it opens the door for divers to plan around their own schedules rather than chasing tides or conditions. Three community videos document visits to Goggle Gardens, offering real footage of what the site actually looks like underwater. Being located inside the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area means the site is subject to strict protection rules. All standard reef protocols apply—respect zones, follow operator guidelines, and check current access requirements before booking. The combination of protection status and healthy coral condition makes Goggle Gardens a responsible choice for reef diving in Australia.

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Tipos de buceo

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Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type I · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 15905km · ~3658kg · €66

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 53/100
  • Visado: e-Visa · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 16h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 9h este · 6 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Goggle Gardens?

Goggle Gardens is diveable year-round. Unlike many reef sites, it doesn't have a narrow seasonal window, so you can plan your trip based on your own schedule rather than waiting for specific months.

What's the depth and difficulty level?

Specific depth and difficulty data for Goggle Gardens isn't currently documented. Contact local dive operators or check site reports from the community videos before booking to confirm whether it suits your experience level.

What marine life will I see?

The site has 12 species observations on record, though the full species list isn't provided here. Watch the three community videos or reach out to operators for a detailed rundown of what's typically spotted.

Do I need permits to dive here?

Goggle Gardens lies inside the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, so access is regulated. You'll need to follow all MPA rules and check with local operators for current permit requirements and any zone-specific restrictions.

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

50 registros · 50 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Acanthaster planci

Crown-of-thorns seastar
Asteroidea · Acanthasteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
28 nov 2022
×1registros
Profundidad:
6 m

Thranita pelsarti

Malacostraca · Portunidae
OBIS
Última observación:
28 nov 2022
×1registros
Profundidad:
6 m

Thuridilla carlsoni

Gastropoda · Plakobranchidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 sept 2017
×1registros

Holothuria edulis

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 mar 2015
×1registros

Prionospio kulin

Polychaeta · Spionidae
OBIS
Última observación:
23 ago 2013
×1registros

Neanthes uniseriata

Polychaeta · Nereididae
OBIS
Última observación:
20 ago 2013
×1registros

Opheliidae

Polychaeta · Opheliidae
OBIS
Última observación:
19 ago 2013
×1registros

Palola

Polychaeta · Eunicidae
OBIS
Última observación:
18 ago 2013
×1registros

Dorvilleidae

Polychaeta · Dorvilleidae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 ago 2013
×1registros

Polynoidae

Scale Worm
Polychaeta · Polynoidae
OBIS
Última observación:
13 ago 2013
×1registros

Nembrotha milleri

Gastropoda · Polyceridae
OBIS
Última observación:
11 feb 2013
×1registros

Hamopontonia corallicola

shrimp
Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
8 sept 2010
×1registros
Profundidad:
1 m

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

2016.05.22 Diving at Lighthouse Bommie & Goggle Gardens - Great Barrier Reef

Jason Zhou

Dive 05 Goggle Gardens

Robert Slak (Wunderbob)

Australia, dive site: Goggle Gardens, Mike Ball expedition. 25.11.2018

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wind peaks May-Aug-Sep, calmest Feb-Dec-Jan, dry May-Nov.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: May (100/100) Worst: Oct (0/100) Now: Sep (95/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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