Top Mission Beach Dive Sites

1. Fingers

This easy scuba site is ideal for beginners, featuring expansive finger coral fields and vibrant anemones. Tropical fish dart throughout the coral, creating a colorful, relaxed dive experience. Calm conditions also make it great for snorkelling.

2. Plates

A ridge lined with large plate corals, offering gentle drift diving perfect for novice divers. Cracks and crevices hide reef critters, while snorkellers and freedivers enjoy clear visibility and shallow, photogenic terrain.

3. North Wall

At 18 metres, this site suits Open Water certified scuba divers. Explore a vertical reef wall inhabited by moray eels, crayfish, and passing reef sharks. A great mix of structure and marine life for intermediate-level exploration.

4. Shark Alley

This advanced dive site features a sloping coral wall patrolled by black-tip and white-tip reef sharks. Expect pelagic fish activity and occasional strong currents. A must-visit for shark enthusiasts and seasoned scuba divers.

5. Beaver Cay (Beaver Reef) 

One of Mission Beach’s most popular sites, Beaver Cay offers coral gardens teeming with turtles, stingrays, and reef sharks. Suitable for all levels and both diving styles, it's part of a protected reef area with excellent biodiversity