Explore Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay is a coastal city in southern Queensland and one of the best places in Australia to watch migrating humpback whales. Located between Hervey Bay and Fraser Island is the Great Sandy Marine Park, where several impressive wreck dives are found. Aside from the incredible opportunity to swim alongside whales; wobbegong shark, giant grouper, and sea turtle can also be encountered.

Hervey Bay diving is possible from the few dive centres known to the area, where dive courses from Discover Scuba to the Advanced Open Water are offered. A short flight from Hervey Bay will find divers at Lady Elliot Island, witnessing large populations of manta rays at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef.

Top Hervey Bay Dive Sites

1. HMAS Tobruk Wreck

Scuttled in 2018, this ex-naval ship lies between 12–30m and offers advanced scuba divers a 120m-long swim-through via open stern doors. The site attracts large schools of fish, rays, and groupers. A must for wreck diving enthusiasts within a protected marine zone.

2. Roy Rufus

Artificial Reef This site features several shallow wrecks—Pelican, Otter, and Lass O’Gowrie—positioned close together for an exciting, multi-wreck scuba dive. Suitable for intermediate divers, it’s a haven for wobbegongs, stonefish, and scorpionfish.

3. Steel Barge S4

Located at 12m depth, this compact wreck is perfect for scuba training and beginner divers. Calm conditions and good visibility make it ideal for learning while exploring marine life like batfish, angelfish, and soft corals.

4. Moon Ledge 

A natural dive site with coffee rock ledges, shallow caves, and scattered boulders. Suitable for all levels and freediving. Expect sightings of rays, reef fish, and turtles. A refreshing alternative to wrecks, offering a more relaxed dive profile.

5. Hardie Wreck

This lesser-known wreck rests in the Roy Rufus Reef system and offers intermediate scuba divers swim-throughs and rich marine growth. Home to moray eels, trevally, and macro critters. A quieter site for divers seeking a more off-the-beaten-path experience.