About this place
What to expect
Located off the western side of Lady Elliot Island, Second Reef is a long coral ridge ranging in depth from just 2 to 12 metres. Beautiful hard corals blanket the reef, while an assortment of ledges and caves ensures there's always something new to discover beneath the surface. Schooling trevally and surgeonfish often engulf parts of this reef, and divers regularly encounter turtles, eagle rays, stingrays and whitetip reef sharks. Also common at Second Reef are sweetlips, lionfish, barramundi cod, gropers, octopus, crayfish, snappers and a great collection of colourful reef fish. This is a wonderful dive site that is enjoyed by both divers and snorkelers.