Twin Peaks, Saxon Reef - Great Barrier Reef

We’ve seen our share of WWII wrecks, but the Gizo Zero is just… different. Dropping down, it just appears, sitting upright on a black sand bottom, surprisingly intact for something that plunged into the sea. The cockpit is still there, wings spread wide, and you can even see the propeller blades. For us, it’s the contrast of the aircraft’s rigid lines draped in soft corals – greens, purples, and oranges that really pop against the dark sand – that makes this a standout. Look closer and the wreck is a miniature ecosystem. Sweetlips drift past, and we’ve often spotted a grumpy coral trout peering out from beneath a wing. The schools of baitfish here are incredible; they shimmer around the fuselage, parting and reforming as you approach. We love poking around the undercarriage for the smaller stuff – nudibranchs and little anemone shrimp are usually present. It’s a shallow dive, mostly around 17 metres, so you get plenty of bottom time to really absorb the history and the marine life. Perfect for photographers, or anyone who just wants to quietly explore a piece of history turned into a vibrant reef.

Location
Great Barrier Reef, Australia, Australasia
Coordinates
-16.278900, 145.588300
Type
wreck

Best Time to Dive in Great Barrier Reef

The warmest water temperatures in Great Barrier Reef occur in February, averaging 29.5°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 25.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 29.4°C
  • February: 29.5°C
  • March: 29.2°C
  • April: 28.4°C
  • May: 26.9°C
  • June: 25.8°C
  • July: 25.1°C
  • August: 25.0°C
  • September: 25.4°C
  • October: 26.6°C
  • November: 27.7°C
  • December: 29.0°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Great Barrier Reef

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Marine Life in Great Barrier Reef

Home to 163 recorded species including 88 reef fish, 61 hard corals, 9 seagrass & algae, 2 sharks & rays, 1 starfish, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Twin Peaks, Saxon Reef

Based on average water temperature of 27.3°C, currents 17 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories