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.
Dive Activity
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.
Top Wildlife Sightings in Moreton Island
While diving in Flinders Reef, admire abundant coral growths of staghorn, brain, plate and many other hard coral species. Sea turtles, stingrays, wobbegong shark, and the occasional manta ray can be encountered while exploring the reef. Finding refuge in the area’s wrecks are large groupers, schooling barracuda and trevally as well as wobbegong shark. An array of tropical fish adds colour to every dive site while on surface intervals, divers may witness migratory humpback whales - making a day diving in Moreton Island extra special!
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Wrasse
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Loggerhead Turtle
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Eagle Ray
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Sand Tiger Shark
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Hawksbill Turtle
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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.
