Hardy Reef – Reefworld pontoon (GBR Marine Park)
Hardy Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef, about three hours offshore from Airlie Beach, hosts the Reefworld pontoon used by Cruise Whitsundays for snorkelling and dives; certified and introductory divers are welcome with advance booking. Position is the published weather-station location of the pontoon on the reef. Depths are not published by the source; 3–18 m is a typical guide range for the outer reef shelf and unverified.
Facts
- Region: Great Barrier Reef South – Yongala to Bundaberg
- Area: Whitsundays Outer Reef
- Depth: 3–18 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: moderate
- Type: reef
- Coordinates: -19.733, 149.167 (approximate)
- Highlights: coral, reef fish, pontoon
- Unverified: Depth range is a guide value, not from the source.
- Tips: Book dives in advance. The reef is inside the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park; the reef tax is included by the operator.