Noritaki

Best months: Jul–Nov

Why dive here

With 231+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, grey reef sharks and manta rays - Noritaki offers some of Cocos (Keeling) Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest January, February, March.

Best timeJul–Nov

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks and Manta Rays · 231+ species recorded

Water27-29°C · warmest January, February, March

CharacterReef dive · max 5-15m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Noritaki, for us, is all about the plate corals. Seriously, so many plates, like a massive, elaborate dinner party thrown by the ocean. It’s pretty shallow too, topping out around 21 metres, which means the light just floods the whole place. We love drifting over these recovering formations, spotting tiny reef inhabitants tucked amongst the frills. Keep an eye out for the Sickle Butterflyfish weaving through, and if you’re lucky, you might even spot a Blacktip reef shark cruising the deeper ledge. We’ve also had incredible encounters here just watching mantas glide past on their way to cleaning stations further south. It's a relaxed, beautiful dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to soak in the gentle rhythm of a recovering reef.