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Where to dive in Australia in July

Mid-winter: the Great Barrier Reef at its clearest, cuttlefish and minkes in their last weeks, whales everywhere.

July is the coldest month in the south and one of the best in the north. The Great Barrier Reef has 25–40 m visibility on the outer reefs, the last minke whales are on the Ribbons, mantas are at Lady Elliot, and humpbacks are passing every headland from Sydney to Exmouth. Whale sharks are in their last month at Ningaloo. Southern shore diving continues for the drysuit-equipped, often in flat, clear water on westerly days.

Where to go in July

Sites whose best season includes July1132 sites

Drawn from each site's “best season” field, so only sites with a stated seasonal window appear; year-round sites are on the regional pages.

Queensland 372

Showing the 40 most-dived; the state page lists the rest.

New South Wales 230

Showing the 40 most-dived; the state page lists the rest.

Victoria 97

Showing the 40 most-dived; the state page lists the rest.

Tasmania 41

Showing the 40 most-dived; the state page lists the rest.

South Australia 82

Showing the 40 most-dived; the state page lists the rest.

Western Australia 145

Showing the 40 most-dived; the state page lists the rest.

Northern Territory 69

Showing the 40 most-dived; the state page lists the rest.

External Territories 96

Showing the 40 most-dived; the state page lists the rest.