Michaelmas Cay

Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

A sand cay and seabird nesting reserve approximately 50 km northeast of Cairns, Queensland, on the Great Barrier Reef. Shallow coral reef surrounds the cay with dive depths of 5-20 m. The cay itself is a protected seabird sanctuary. Observed species include reef sharks, green turtles, giant clams, clownfish, Napoleon wrasse, and dense reef fish on the fringing reef. Suitable for Open Water divers and snorkelers.