THESE ARE  SOME OF THE FANTASTIC DIVES YOU COULD ENCOUNTER ON OUR DAY BOAT:

There are more than 30 dive sites from varied depths and conditions in the Moreton Bay Marine Park:

Please browse through the following sample of a few of those sites and book your next dive with Redcliffe Dive Centre - Scuba Diving at its best.

FLINDERS REEF

Depth Range : 8 - 16m                                       
Visibility averages 15m in summer and 30m in winter

Nearest true coral reef to Brisbane zones a marine park in 1998. Has more than 175 fish species. There are more species and varieties of corals in this one area than any other single reef on the Great Barrier Reef. The diverse amount of marine life include schools of Wrasse, Sweetlip, Trevally, Parrot, Bat, Surgeon, turtles and tropical fish. Wobbegongs and Leopard Sharks are among the larger creatures that reside here. During the months of June to September, Humpback Whales can be seen on the surface as they pass by.

CURTIN ARTIFICIAL REEF

Depth
Range
14-30-                                                                                                 
Visibility averages 10m

For the wreck enthusiasts, on this site inside Moreton Bay lies over 22 scuttled wrecks. Scattered around this site you will also come across concrete pipes and steel pontoons, tyres and car bodies.

The artificial reef has come a long way since the sinking of its first vessel in 1968. Its popularity is due to the variety of diving it offers.

For the wreck divers some of the wrecks offer full penetration and for divers who are not into wrecks, large schools of marine life including Queensland Groupers, Cod, Kingfish, Turrum, Red Emperor, Trevally, Tuskfish and the list goes on.

This site is best dived on slack high, for those wanting more excitement and the chance to see almost all the wrecks it is good to drift dive.

THE PINES

Depth
Range : 8 - 30m                                                                                       
Visibility averages 10m

The Pines consists of a wall of coffee rock and scattered bommies. This site is best dived on a drift dive as its gives you the opportunity of covering a large section of this site. Only 100 metres off the beach inside Moreton Bay it travels north to south with encounters with turtles, rays, lionfish and large schools of fish.

TANGALOOMA WRECKS

Depth Range : 2 - 12m                                                                                       
Visibility averages 8m

Just north of Tangalooma Resort lying half under the surface, old Harbours and Marine Department Steam-driven Dredges and Barges. Beneath the surface walls of steel, large propellers make home to large schools of fish, wobbegong Sharks, Lionfish, Stonefish, Moray Eels and lots of tropical fish. This site offers small penetration for the wreck divers. It is best dived on slack high or on an outgoing tide for a drift dive.

COMBIE DROP OFF

Depth Range : 18 - 30m                                                                                    
Visibility averages 8m

This is one of Brisbane's best dive sites. The sea off Comboyuro Point, is a low, flat, sandy area on Moreton north western corner. This point is not dived by many divers. Its reputation for big fish is legendary.  The element of unexpected puts it into the adventurous  category, suitable for experienced or advanced divers. Its depths range from 15 - 30 metres, you will find a succession of large boulders, sheer walls, ledges and shallow caves inhabited by wobbegong sharks, turtles and large variety of smaller marine animals. If you pause to look closer you will find a profusion of life in and among the rock bommies and caves: reef fish such as butterflies, angels and stripes: and feather stars, hydroids and ascidians.

THE OLD JETTY:
Depth Range : 18 - 20m                                                                                    
Visibility averages 8m- 10 m

 Again this is an area that was created at the end of world war two. You will find a large variety of debris down here, offering a variety of marine life sanctuary. This site is approximately 18-20 deep depending on tide and relatively thriving with marine life. Small tropical to the larger fish. Visibility can be a bit unpredictable but this breading ground of marine life in a pleasant dive.

BUS:
Depth Range : 18 - 30m                                                                                    
Visibility averages 12 m

 The bus is one of the prettiest dives you will come across. A great favourite with our divers who have cameras. The BUS sits in approximately 10-12 metres with such an array of sea life. Cod, Lion Fish, turtles, dolphins, a large variety of small fish, snapper bream, and the odd Dugong are but a few. A night dive on the bus is one you will always remember.

HALFWAY SURPRISE     
Depth Range: 8 – 15 m                                                                                      
Visibility averages 4-10m   
             
 This is a relatively new spot for us, discovered by accident it is approximately 12 metres wide and 500 metres long, its depth is approximately 12 metres.

It offers colours you would expect of a coral reef, gorgonian fans, extremely large fish, lots of small fish and due to the fact it has not had divers on it before these fish are very inquisitive. It has a large number of nooks and crannies to look in. A very pleasant exciting dive.

SMITHS ROCK

Depth Range : 16 - 20m                                                                                    
Visibility averages 20 - 30m

Smiths Rock is often frequented by the large species of marine life. Often prone to currents is best dived at slack water. This site has great potential for exploration with caves and swim-throughs which are alive with crayfish. Smith Rock is notorious as a shipping hazard claiming ships as they attempt to navigate around Cape Moreton.

AAHRUS (Sank 1894)

Depth Range : 20 - 25m                                                                                    
Visibility averages 20 - 30m

Lying on a sandy bottom, the 640 tonne sailing baroque grounded hard on Smiths Rock three times before sinking in just 12 minutes. The Aahrus is mostly covered by sand with sections still remaining. Large schools of big eyes cover some sections of the remains and often frequented by schools of pelagics.

HUTCHISON SHOALS

Depth Range : 18 - 30m                                                                                    
Visibility averages 15 - 30m

Surrounded by deep and spectacular drop-offs, caves and ravines, its waters are alive with pelagic fish, whilst the reef has a good cover of tropical growth and smaller marine life. Weather conditions must be almost perfect to dive the shoals.

ST PAUL (Sank 1919)

Depth Range : 38 - 42m                                                                                    
Visibility averages 15 - 30m

A French freighter became the second victim of Smiths Rock. The remains of the boilers greet you as you first approach the remains of the St Paul. Amongst the twisted handrails and superstructure lies hidden treasures of time gone by.

MARIETTA DAL (Sank 1950)

Depth Range : 12 - 14m                                                                                     Visibility averages 20m

The Marietta Dal was a British Freighter that ran aground on Smiths Rock. Her cargo of oils, chemicals, machinery and tractors sand along with the Marietta Dal. Scattered cargo is amongst small bommies and rocky outcrops. The hull rests in 13 metres of water flat on the ocean floor and still providing a great opportunity to explore.

HENDERSON ROCK

Depth Range : 18 - 30m                                                                                     Visibility averages 20m

This is one of Brisbane's best and least frequented dive sites. Henderson Rock and just North, Cherubs Cave is an extensive granite outcrop on the ocean side of Moreton Island. Few divers have the chance to dive because of the distance and is dived more frequently in winter due to westerly winds and calm seas. As you leave the surface you will notice extensive kelp beds full of lots of hidden treasures, sea horses, pipe fish and nudibranchs. The terrain is spectacular with deep ledges, overhangs and caves to explore. Long deep gutters to the east of the pinnacle offers promise of unexpected encounters. In the winter you can expect sightings of Grey Nurse Sharks. The marine life here is enough to get your heart racing with large schools of pelagic fish and batfish. Around many of the gutters and caves you will find Wobbegongs Sharks, Gummy Sharks and resident Queensland Groupers.

WRECK OF THE CEMENTCO (Sunk deliberately in 1985)

Depth Range : 18 - 30m                                                         Visibility averages 15m summer 30 winter

Formerly named the Crusader, lies near the north-eastern tip of Flinders Reef. The wreck has become home to Queensland Groupers and schooling fish are also abundant. The wreck lies upside down with most areas easily accessible. For those with wreck and penetration experience many sections of the Cementco can be discovered with floors carpeted with crayfish.

To ensure your maximum enjoyment and safety all dives are subject to weather conditions and your Diver qualifications.

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