Top Dive Spots in Airlie Beach

1. Drop Zone, Airlie Beach

A thrilling drift dive with strong currents and vibrant coral gardens. Suitable for advanced scuba divers, it offers sightings of turtles, reef sharks, and pelagics. Ideal for those seeking an adrenaline-fueled underwater ride.

2. Seaflight Bommie, Knuckle Reef Lagoon

A coral pinnacle surrounded by clear waters, perfect for scuba and freediving. With an easy to moderate level, it features colorful reef fish, soft corals, and great photo opportunities thanks to its dramatic structure.

3. The Aquarium, Airlie Beach Lagoon

Great for beginners, this calm lagoon has clear water and a sandy bottom. Both scuba and freedivers enjoy spotting critters like shrimp and gobies. Its gentle conditions make it ideal for training and macro photography.

4. The Hangover, Great Barrier Reef

A scenic wall dive for intermediate scuba divers. Spot barramundi, cod, and mackerel, and explore the “Stepping Stones”—flat coral pinnacles teeming with batfish and moray eels. Located within a protected marine zone.

5. Wally’s Wall, Outer Reef

A wall dive starting at 5 meters, home to blue coral gardens and large species like Maori wrasse, eagle rays, and sharks. For advanced scuba divers, this site offers rewarding encounters in a pristine reef environment.