Small rock pinnacle off Point Lookout that barely breaks the surface, with steep walls to about 25 m, gutters and ledges to 30 m, and near-constant current.
Visibility at Boat Rock
Visibility at Boat Rock typically ranges from 5 to 20 metres, though it shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall. Calm days with little current only; Scubago says it is dived about 4 to 5 times a year generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Air, gear and guides near Boat Rock
Browse dive shops in Brisbane for fills, hire gear, servicing and guided dives at this site.
Region: North Stradbroke Island, QLD
Skill Level: Advanced
Depth: 15-35m
Water Temperature: 19-26°C
Visibility: 5-20m
Best Time to Dive: Calm days with little current only; Scubago says it is dived about 4 to 5 times a year
Marine Life: Schooling trevally, kingfish, fusiliers, surgeonfish, snapper and mackerel; wobbegongs, Queensland groper, stingrays, spotted eagle rays, turtles, barracuda and whaler sharks; grey nurse sharks occasionally in season
Hazards: Strong current nearly always running, waves, exposed site, tricky anchoring, depths to 30 m plus
Facilities: None at the site; boat dive from Point Lookout with Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre