Top Fraser Island Dive Sites

1. Marloo Wreck

This sunken luxury Italian liner from 1914 lies off Fraser Island’s eastern coast. Suitable for advanced scuba divers, the wreck is partially intact and home to reef fish, nudibranchs, and invertebrates. A historic site with rich marine growth.

2. Roy Rufus Artificial Reef (Hervey Bay)

One of Australia’s largest artificial reefs, this dive site features sunken ships, barges, tyres, and concrete pipes. Ideal for intermediate scuba divers, the area attracts wobbegong sharks, stonefish, and scorpionfish. A ship graveyard full of surprises.

3. Moon Ledge (Hervey Bay) 

A shallow reef with colorful hard corals, ideal for beginners and freedivers. Spot turtles, butterflyfish, and rays in calm, clear conditions. This site offers gentle drift potential and excellent visibility year-round.

4. S.S. Maheno (Fraser Island)

Though not a dive site, this iconic 1935 shipwreck rests dramatically onshore and is a must-see for history lovers. Explore the rusted remains and learn about its fascinating past. Great for photography and coastal exploration.

5. Simpson Artificial Reef (Hervey Bay)

A growing reef complex with scuttled vessels and reef modules. Suitable for all levels, it hosts schools of snapper, sweetlip, and macro critters. Excellent for training dives and marine life observation in protected waters.