Marietta Dal Shipwreck
Dive into history at the incredible Marietta Dal shipwreck! This mighty 7,500-ton Liberty ship, built in the USA in 1944, now rests as one of Brisbane’s most fascinating underwater playgrounds. On May 15, 1950, while loaded with sulphur, oil, tractors and general cargo, the 140-metre vessel struck Smith Rock and eventually split in two — creating an unforgettable dive site.
Today, the wreck lies scattered between 10–18 metres, bursting with character and marine life. You’ll weave through twisted steel plates, beams, and the long prop shaft — but the real show-stoppers are the tractors on the seafloor, looking like mini underwater tanks! Add in caves, ledges, and gutters teeming with fish, and you’ve got a dive that’s as thrilling as it is unique.
Smith’s Rock
Smith’s Rock is pure adventure! Three dramatic granite pinnacles rise to just 6 metres below the surface — rugged, mysterious, and buzzing with life. With a maximum depth around 20 metres and plenty to explore at about 15 metres, every turn reveals something new.
Expect schools of batfish and butter bream swirling around you, along with colourful reef residents like cod, angelfish, beaked coralfish, clownfish, and damsels. If you’re into the big stuff, keep an eye out for wobbegong sharks, turtles, and spotted rays cruising by. And during whale season, you might even dive to the haunting soundtrack of distant whale song — magic!
Between dives, relax on board with light snacks and refreshments, soaking up the sea air and swapping dive stories before heading back in for round two.
Trip Includes
2 unforgettable dives
Delicious food & refreshments on board
Each Diver Must Bring
Tanks & weights
Dive computer
Surface Marker Buoy (safety sausage)
Whistle
Torch
Proof of certification
Diver Requirements
Open Water certified
Dived within the last 12 months
Previous boat diving experience
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Please contact us for any inquiries
BRISBANE STORE
Phone: 07 3391 2299
Email: brisbane@adreno.com.au
** Minimum number of Divers required for the trip to run