A shore dive and snorkel trail off Arcadia on Magnetic Island, centred on the coral-covered wreck of the barque Moltke, scuttled in the bay in 1911 or 1913, in 2 to 8 m.
Visibility at Geoffrey Bay (Moltke Wreck)
Visibility at Geoffrey Bay (Moltke Wreck) typically ranges from 4 to 6 metres, though it shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall. Calm days away from south-east winds; avoid very low or high tides around new and full moons generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Region: Magnetic Island, QLD
Skill Level: Intermediate
Depth: 2-8m
Water Temperature: 21-31°C
Visibility: Typically 4-6m
Best Time to Dive: Calm days away from south-east winds; avoid very low or high tides around new and full moons
Marine Life: Parrotfish, barracuda, batfish, lionfish, moray eels, stingrays, turtles, wobbegongs, epaulette sharks, giant clams, nudibranchs
Hazards: Tidal currents, boat traffic, marine stingers (about November to May), no lifeguard, slippery rocks and oyster shells at the boat-ramp entry
Facilities: Pleasure Divers dive shop in Arcadia, a 4-minute walk (guided dives, gear and snorkel hire); one public mooring for boats under 6 m