China Wall (dive site)

China Wall is a lesser-known but rewarding dive and snorkel site within the Great Barrier Reef marine park accessible from Townsville, North Queensland. This site features sloping reef walls and mild bommies that attract a colourful array of reef fish, soft corals, and the occasional turtle or ray. Its more sheltered position relative to some outer reefs means it offers manageable conditions for intermediate snorkelers, though it is typically reached by charter boat. The site's name evokes the wall-like reef structure that drops gently into deeper water, making for a scenic drift along the coral edge.