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Beaver Reef is one of the 3,000 individual reefs that make up the Great Barrier Reef. Beaver Reef is located approximately 40 kilometers (about 21.6 nautical miles) offshore from Mission Beach in North Queensland, Australia. It spans an area of about 5.76 square kilometers. Reef Adventures operates half-day reef tours to this location – the travel time to and from Mission Beach to Beaver Reef, is roughly 1 hour each way.
Beaver Reef offers a variety of snorkel sites, including the well-known Shark Alley, all providing unique encounters with vibrant marine life and stunning coral formations. Visibility at these sites typically ranges between 10 to 15 meters, depending on the weather and conditions on the day of your visit.
Tips for Snorkeling at Beaver Reef – When planning a snorkel trip to Beaver Reef, it’s important to check the tides and weather conditions for the days you plan to visit. For optimal snorkeling, aim for days when low tide coincides with your time at the reef. This will ensure the water is ‘low,’ allowing you to get closer to the coral gardens. Additionally, keep an eye on the tidal range; larger tides can increase currents, making snorkeling a bit more challenging.
Beaver Reef is a popular snorkeling destination for tours departing from Mission Beach. It’s known for its sheltered position, which is generally protected from the South East trade winds. The reef is teeming with fish and corals. We’ve sometimes seen turtles during our visits, adding to its appeal for snorkelers.
Beaver Reef would undoubtedly be an excellent location for diving. In the past, an operator offered diving excursions here, but currently, there are no diving options available. However, Reef Adventures Mission Beach may consider adding diving to their tours in the future (they currently offer this as part of a private charter), which would open up new opportunities for exploring this vibrant reef.
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Please be aware that this data is intended for reference purposes only. We strongly advise you to verify the weather conditions through the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) to ensure accuracy and account for any discrepancies.
Beaver Reef, located in the inner Great Barrier Reef, is a thriving habitat teeming with marine life. During our multiple visits to this reef, we’ve consistently observed vibrant schools of chromis, scissor-tailed sergeants, and fusiliers. The area is also frequented by turtles, adding to the rich diversity of the site. According to the skipper from Reef Adventures, the reef is home to resident manta rays and eagle rays, as well as white-tip and black-tip reef sharks, which are endemic to this region.
There’s lots of healthy coral cover at Beaver Reef, with a diverse array of soft and hard corals, including staghorn and plate corals.
Beaver Reef is located approximately 40 kilometers offshore from Mission Beach, in North Queensland. This reef is considered an Inner Reef site within the Great Barrier Reef. Nearby reefs include the extensive Ellison Reef and Feather Reef.
Yes. Beaver Reef is worth visiting and Mission Beach is a fantastic holiday destination, for those seeking a small, laid-back coastal township vibe.
Yes Beaver Reef is the best reef from Mission Beach, in fact it’s the only reef you can visit on a day tour.
Will you see turtles at Beaver Reef? Maybe. Turtles are common throughout the Great Barrier Reef, and we often encounter them on most trips. However, since the reef is a wild environment, there’s no guarantee of seeing specific marine life. What you can count on, though, is experiencing a diverse array of Great Barrier Reef fish and corals during your visit.
Everybody wants to see Nemo, we almost always see some kind of anemonefish when visiting the Great Barrier Reef.
Reef Adventures Mission Beach runs small number, half day snorkel tours to Beaver Reef. The crew are all about ensuring your time on the reef is the best it can be. We saw colourful corals with literally hundreds of fish darting around us, it was like being in an aquarium.
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Magic Mission Beach. Best known for its golden beaches, rich rainforest, resident Cassowaries and offshore islands. But beyond the coast, the underwater gardens of the Great Barrier Reef are calling your name - go make some memories.
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