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Pixie Gardens

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 especies 21 colaboradores

Pixie Gardens is a year-round dive site within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, known for healthy coral and rich marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

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

Pixie Gardens sits within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, one of the world's most protected coral ecosystems. The site shows no signs of coral stress, indicating strong environmental conditions. Year-round access means you can plan a dive trip almost any time that suits your schedule. The reef supports diverse marine life across 12 documented species observations. Community divers have contributed 3 videos showing the site's underwater character. These resources give you a real sense of what to expect below the surface before you book. Being inside the World Heritage Area means strict environmental protections are in place. This benefits both the reef and your dive experience—healthier coral and more stable fish populations. The site attracts divers looking for accessible Great Barrier Reef diving without requiring a remote expedition.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Australia: 61 sitios desde arrecifes de coral hasta pecios en aguas frías

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeCosta

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 ↔ 15903km · ~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 Pixie Gardens?

Pixie Gardens is diveable year-round. However, Australia's tropical north has a wet season (November–April) with higher rainfall and occasional rough seas. The dry season (May–October) typically offers calmer conditions and better visibility.

What depth and skill level is required?

Specific depth and difficulty data for Pixie Gardens are not available. Contact local dive operators or check recent trip reports before booking to confirm what training level is appropriate.

What marine life will I see?

Pixie Gardens has 12 documented species observations on record. Community videos show the variety of life present. For a detailed species list, review those videos or ask dive operators familiar with current conditions at the site.

Do I need permits to dive here?

Pixie Gardens is inside the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, which is managed under strict environmental rules. You must dive with a licensed operator who holds appropriate permits. Always confirm current access requirements and restrictions before traveling.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

50 registros · 48 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Glossodoris cincta

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
23 oct 2017
×1registros

Phyllidiella pustulosa

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
10 oct 2016
×1registros

Phyllidia varicosa

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 oct 2016
×1registros

Perinereis nuntia

Polychaeta · Nereididae
OBIS
Última observación:
29 abr 2016
×1registros

Ophidiaster granifer

Asteroidea · Ophidiasteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 ene 2016
×1registros

Phyllidiella pustulosa

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
31 oct 2015
×1registros

Acanthaster planci

crown-of-thorns starfish
Asteroidea · Acanthasteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
10 dic 2014
×1registros

Glycera sagittariae

Polychaeta · Glyceridae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 ago 2013
×1registros

Syllidae

Polychaeta · Syllidae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 ago 2013
×1registros

Glycera tridactyla

Polychaeta · Glyceridae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 ago 2013
×1registros

Ceratonereis

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

Periclimenes

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

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.

Spirit of Freedom Trip August 2015 - Dive one Pixie gardens

Christie Payne

Pixie Gardens 2nd Dive

Lawrence Ko (Nameless86)

Pixie Gardens, May 3, 2012, Coral Sea, Australia

Chris Nagy
💬 3 top comments
  • Ok, I understand. I'll have to look at the 3D convergence controls in Cineform Studio more closely. I wasn't shooting in portrait mode. Thanks for the info...

    @cnagyxyz · 👍 0
  • Do you mean camera angle? I wish the GoPro 3D allowed the LCD back pack attachment so I could tell what I was shooting...

    @cnagyxyz · 👍 0
  • You need to sort out your vertical alignment on a lot of these shots

    @cjdshaw · 👍 0
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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