Dive Sites Near Brisbane

16 dive sites in and around Brisbane, QLD, nearest first, with the depth, skill level and conditions for each one.

Harry Atkinson Artificial Reef

Moreton Bay, QLD

Intermediate10–20 mLive viz

An artificial reef created in 1975, featuring a variety of structures including the scuttled Tiwi Pearl, providing habitat for diverse marine life.

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Peel Island

Moreton Bay, QLD

All Levels5–10 mLive viz

Surrounded by coral reefs and seagrass beds, offering encounters with dugongs, turtles, and dolphins.

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Horseshoe Bay (Peel Island)

Moreton Bay, QLD

All Levels2–10 mLive viz

A sheltered bay with sandy beaches and clear waters, popular for swimming and snorkeling.

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The Bluff (Peel Island)

Moreton Bay, QLD

Intermediate5–15 mLive viz

A headland dive site offering encounters with various fish species and coral formations.

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West Peel Artificial Reef

Moreton Bay, QLD

Intermediate10–15 mLive viz

A 50ha area of clustered concrete reef balls installed in 2010, attracting a variety of fish species.

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Tangalooma Wrecks

Moreton Island, QLD

Beginner2-10mLive viz

Cluster of 15 sunken vessels deliberately scuttled as a breakwater off the western shore of Moreton Island, dive-able from the beach and the most-dived shore wreck site in southeast Queensland.

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Manta Bommie

North Stradbroke Island, QLD

All Levels3–15 mLive viz

A collection of rocky outcrops surrounded by a rugged rocky reef, known for manta ray encounters.

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Curtin Artificial Reef

Moreton Bay, QLD

Advanced16–27 mLive viz

An artificial reef created from over 30 scuttled vessels, attracting large groupers and schools of fish.

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Flat Rock

North Stradbroke Island, QLD

Advanced5–35 mLive viz

A natural rocky island surrounded by vibrant coral gardens, home to turtles, wobbegongs, leopard sharks, and more.

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Henderson's Rock

Moreton Island, QLD

Advanced12m – 25mLive viz

Renowned for its dramatic topography, featuring deep ledges, kelp-covered gutters, and substantial caverns. It is a critical habitat for the endangered Grey Nurse Shark, making it a highly sought-after location for experienced divers

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Cherubs Cave

Moreton Island, QLD

Advanced14–30 m

A hidden cave system off Moreton Island, featuring a large circular cave with multiple exits.

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Jons Cave

Moreton Island, QLD

Advanced21–30 m

A recently discovered cave system off the eastern coast of Moreton Island, offering intriguing underwater exploration.

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China Wall

Moreton Island, QLD

Intermediate16–32 mLive viz

A dive site featuring kelp beds and unique rock formations on the eastern side of Moreton Island.

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The Cementco Wreck

Moreton Island, QLD

Advanced18–28 mLive viz

A 67-meter-long hopper barge that sank in 1985, now a popular wreck dive with diverse marine life.

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Flinders Reef

Moreton Island, QLD

All Levels5–20 mLive viz

A vibrant coral reef near Cape Moreton, home to over 175 fish species and diverse marine life.

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Smith Rock

Moreton Island, QLD

Advanced6m to 21mLive viz

Smith Rock is one of the most significant and notorious dive sites in South East Queensland. Known as a "ship-killer," this jagged granite outcrop has claimed several vessels, including the Aarhus, Marietta Dal, and St. Paul. It is a site characterized by dramatic underwater topography, including deep gutters, caves, and swim-throughs, and is often frequented by large pelagic species.

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