Toucari Bay

Best months: Dec–Apr

Protected Area

Cabrits

Why dive here

With 256+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and manta rays - Toucari Bay offers some of Cabrits & Northern Coast's richest muck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

Best timeDec–Apr

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Manta Rays · 256+ species recorded

Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October

CharacterMuck dive · max 5-18m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Toucari Bay is one of those sites we always recommend for a relaxed afternoon. It’s got a mellow vibe, perfect for divers who love to take their time and really hunt for the smaller stuff. We’ve spent hours here, meticulously sifting through the mud and seagrass, and honestly, that’s where Toucari shines. Forget the big pelagics; here it’s all about the macro. We've found frogfish clinging to sponges, their camouflage almost perfect, and have spotted several varieties of blennies and gobies poking their heads from sandy burrows. Keep an eye out for the little white-eye gobies, they’re surprisingly endearing. The maximum depth of 18 meters means long bottom times, which is great because you need that extra time to find the shy chain morays or a butterbun blending into the silty patches. It’s an easy entry, typically very calm, making it a fantastic spot for newer divers to practice their buoyancy while still being interesting enough for experienced muck divers. We’d suggest going in the late afternoon; the light can be lovely, and some of the critters become more active.