Explore Moreton Island

Moreton Island is a long sand island located in Moreton Bay, off the coast of south-east Queensland, Australia. The island forms the eastern boundary of the Moreton Bay Marine Park which has resulted in an abundance of marine life found in the surrounding wrecks and reefs, from turtles to wobbegong shark.

Lying just off the coast of Brisbane, Moreton Island diving is possible from dive centres in Brisbane or from the dive resort on Moreton Island, which is reached via a short ferry ride. Brisbane liveaboards give divers the opportunity to spend more time diving the popular Tangalooma Wrecks and Flinders Reef.

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★★★★☆ Cherubs Cave

A small concrete cherub once marked the main entrance to this hidden cave off Moreton Island. While the guardian has since disappeared, this underwater world remains to be discovered by the adventurous diver.

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★★★★☆ Tangalooma Wrecks

The Tangalooma Wrecks are located just off the beach at Moreton Island, about a 75-minute ferry ride from Brisbane. They consist of 15 purpose-sunk ships that were deliberately scuttled between 1963 and 1984 to create a safe harbour for small boats — and they’ve since transformed into an fantastic artificial reef

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★★★★☆ Curtin Artificial Reef

Curtin Artificial Reef is the oldest reef created FOR divers, By divers. At this dive site, there are over 25 purposely sunken boats & others which can be found between 15m and 25m making this a great drift dive site. This is also a popular fishing site so be vigilant for fishing lines.

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★★★★☆ Hendersons Rock

Cherubs Cave is named after a cave system located under a large circular shaped bommie on the north-west side of the main bommie. The cave has four entrances that are difficult to find as they are covered with kelp. Once in the cave, light penetrates through the other entrances, aiding navigation.

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Diving in Moreton Island

Moreton Island diving is a combination of impressive wreck and reef dive sites. Flinders Reef is the only true coral reef located directly in the Brisbane area where divers can descend onto walls, swim-throughs, ledges, gutters, caves, and pinnacles scattered in depths from 3-28 metres. Curtin Artificial Reef consists of 32 ships, concrete pipes, and tyres. Many of the wrecks have been cleared of obstructions and can be safely entered and explored. Perhaps the most famous dive site in Moreton Island is the Tangalooma Wrecks. Reef, wreck, and drift diving all take place here in around 12-metres of water, which is ideal for those wishing to take part in dive courses.

The best Months to dive in Moreton Island

Scuba diving in Moreton Island is possible year-round yet the best visibility is found in the winter months, from June to August. From June through to October, humpback whales can be seen migrating along the coastline of Queensland and whale-watching cruises depart directly from Brisbane.

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