
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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