The Stepping Stones

Best months: Mar–Jul

Why dive here

With 113+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, grey reef sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles and tiger sharks - The Stepping Stones offers some of Coral Sea's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest January, February, March.

Best timeMar–Jul

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeDugongs, Grey Reef Sharks, Humpback Whales, Sea Turtles and Tiger Sharks · 113+ species recorded

Water25-30°C · warmest January, February, March

CharacterReef dive · max 10-25m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Stepping Stones offers a series of bommies rising from the seabed, creating interesting swim-throughs and overhangs. We often find reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections and schooling barracuda hovering in the blue. It’s a site that rewards divers who take their time exploring the nooks and crannies, good for photographers keen on macro subjects and wide-angle reef shots.

Typical The Stepping Stones Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Stepping Stones

The Stepping Stones Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for The Stepping Stones, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-16.5, 148) (0km away)