Pixie Pinnacle

A compact pinnacle near Pixie Reef. Current can run hard on certain tides, which concentrates the fish; the walls are a macro hunting ground.

Depth

5–30m

Current

Strong

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Small isolated bommie showing a full reef cross-section from ~30m to the surface
Strong current on some tides; a macro photographer's site
Nudibranchs, mantis shrimp, lionfish, stonefish, octopus among schooling barracuda and trevally

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Ribbon Reefs dive sites - Pixie Pinnacle — Spirit of Freedom
Minke Whale Expeditions - dive sites — Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.