Butterfly Bay
4.8

Snorkelling & diving spots

Butterfly Bay

Airlie Beach, Australia

Butterfly Bay, on the northern tip of Hook Island, hugs a butterfly-shaped shoreline where blue-spotted rays often glide over the sand. The calm, clear waters are teeming with turtles, making it a favorite spot for marine observation.

Good to know

Crowds
Usually quiet
Best time
Early morning
Best months
Jun–Sep
Getting there
Best as a day trip

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