Queensland · 20 sites
Bundaberg & Agnes Water dive sites
Bundaberg has an unusual collection of accessible wrecks: the Cochrane artificial reef, the Karma, the ex-HMAS Tobruk (scuttled off Bundaberg in 2018 and lying on its side in 28 m) and the Barolin Rocks shore reef with turtles and coral a few metres from the beach. Agnes Water and Town of 1770 are the launch points for Lady Musgrave day trips.
- Sites
- 20
- Wrecks
- 13
- Shore
- 2
- Boat
- 17
- Beginner
- 4
- Deepest
- 44 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Barolin Rocks and Burkitt's Reef are in their season (May–October westerlies), dived at high-water slack in 20 °C water; the ex-HMAS Tobruk runs from Bundaberg when the swell allows. Turtle nesting at Mon Repos starts in November.
Getting there
Four and a half hours north of Brisbane or a short flight. Charters leave from Burnett Heads; Barolin Rocks is a shore dive.
When to go
May to October, when westerly winds give the clearest inshore water. Dive the shore sites at high-water slack.
Water & suit
Summer 26-28 °C · winter 19-21 °C. 3 mm full suit in summer; 5 mm full suit (plus hood) June-September
Nearest chamber: Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital hyperbaric unit (Herston, Brisbane) — nearest chamber; Wesley Hospital hyperbaric unit (Auchenflower, Brisbane) is the alternative. Divers Emergency Service 1800 088 200.
Most recorded marine life in Bundaberg & Agnes Water
- Turtles 11
- Soft corals 9
- Stingrays 9
- Estuary cod 7
- Sponges 6
- Wobbegongs 6
- Barracuda 5
- Queensland groper 5
- Sweetlips 5
- Cod 4
- Moray eels 4
- Snapper 4
- Angelfish 3
- Baitfish 3
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The most-dived sites in Bundaberg & Agnes Water
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Bundaberg & Agnes Water
Built from the sites in this region: an easy start, the signature dives, then something deeper or further. Swap days around the weather; the site pages say which winds and swell close each one.
Build your own Bundaberg & Agnes Water plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Bundaberg & Agnes Water's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Barolin RocksShore/Rock Platform · Max 10 m · Open Water
- Hoffman's RocksShore/Rock Platform · Max 12 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Bundaberg & Agnes Water for, including Cochrane Artificial Reef.
- Cochrane Artificial ReefArtificial Reef · Max 20 m · Advanced Open Water
- Ceratodus II (Cochrane Artificial Reef)Wreck · Max 20 m · Advanced Open Water
Day 3 · Deeper or further
For divers with the certification and the weather: the deeper walls, pinnacles or less-visited sites of Bundaberg & Agnes Water.
- Karma WreckWreck · Max 27 m · Advanced Open Water
- Outer Rock (Bustard Head)Pinnacle/Bommie · Max 30 m · Deep/Advanced + experience
Dive centres and charters in Bundaberg & Agnes Water
All Queensland operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
Heron Island Resort
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Heron Island · Bundaberg & Agnes Water · QLD
A coral cay resort on the southern Great Barrier Reef with an on-island dive operation and sites a short boat ride from the jetty.
heronisland.com
ResortDestination5 services46 sites
Bundaberg Aqua Scuba
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Bundaberg · Bundaberg & Agnes Water · QLD
A Bundaberg-based training and equipment business serving the local diving community and southern reef access.
aquascuba.com.au · 0402 937 765
TrainingRetail4 services21 sites
Lady Musgrave Experience
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Burnett Heads · Bundaberg & Agnes Water · QLD
A Bundaberg-based operation providing day and overnight access to Lady Musgrave Island and its lagoon.
ladymusgraveexperience.com.au · (07) 4151 5225
CharterDestination2 services20 sites
1770 Reef
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Seventeen Seventy · Bundaberg & Agnes Water · QLD
An operation running trips from the Town of 1770 to Lady Musgrave Island and the southern Great Barrier Reef.
1770reef.com.au · (07) 4972 7222
CharterDestination2 services19 sites
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Lady Elliot Island · Bundaberg & Agnes Water · QLD
A coral cay resort at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, strongly associated with manta ray encounters and accessed by light aircraft.
ladyelliot.com.au · 1800 072 200
ResortDestination5 services1 site
Dive Spear and Sport @ 1770
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Agnes Water · Bundaberg & Agnes Water · QLD
Boat departs 1770 Marina, 535 Captain Cook Drive, Town of 1770.
dss1770.com.au · (07) 4962 1218
13 sites
Bundaberg Dive Academy
Reported closedBundaberg · Bundaberg & Agnes Water · QLD
Only listing dates from 2012 and the former domain now serves unrelated content; Bundaberg's current PADI shops are Bundaberg Aqua Scuba and Turtle Town Scuba.
8 sites
Map of Bundaberg & Agnes Water dive sites
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All 20 Bundaberg & Agnes Water dive sites
All Bundaberg & Agnes Water sites at a glance
20 sites in Bundaberg & Agnes Water · click a column to sort
| Althea 2 Wreck | Wreck | Max 41 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat | Rare |
| Barcoola Wreck | Wreck | Max 44 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat | Rare |
| Barjon Wreck | Wreck | Depth not published | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Barolin Rocks | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Daily |
| Beaufort Bomber A9-322 Wreck | Aircraft Wreck | Depth not published | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Burkitt's Reef | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 9 m | Open Water | Shore | Weekly |
| Ceratodus II (Cochrane Artificial Reef) | Wreck | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
| Cetacea Wreck | Wreck | Max 30 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat | Rare |
| Cochrane Artificial Reef | Artificial Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
| Evans Patch | Reef | Max 23 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Four Mile Reef (Bargara) | Reef | Max 13 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Hoffman's Rocks | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 12 m | Open Water | Shore | Weekly |
| Karma Wreck | Wreck | Max 27 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Light Ships (Cochrane Artificial Reef) | Wreck | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
| Mohawk and King Air Aircraft (Cochrane Artificial Reef) | Aircraft Wreck | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
| Nautilus Wreck (Bustard Head) | Wreck | Max 27 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Outer Rock (Bustard Head) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 30 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat | Rare |
| Shannon II Wreck | Wreck | Depth not published | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat | Rare |
| The Barge (Cochrane Artificial Reef) | Wreck | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
| Two Mile Rocks (Bargara) | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
Bundaberg & Agnes Water diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Bundaberg & Agnes Water?
Four and a half hours north of Brisbane or a short flight. Charters leave from Burnett Heads; Barolin Rocks is a shore dive.
When is the best time to dive Bundaberg & Agnes Water?
May to October, when westerly winds give the clearest inshore water. Dive the shore sites at high-water slack.
How many dive sites are there in Bundaberg & Agnes Water?
20 documented sites, including 13 wrecks and 2 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 44 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Bundaberg & Agnes Water?
Yes, 4 sites are rated beginner. Look for the green Beginner tag in the list below, and check the weather notes on each page before diving.
How cold is the water in Bundaberg & Agnes Water?
Typically 26-28 °C in summer and 19-21 °C in winter. Most divers wear 3 mm full suit in summer; 5 mm full suit (plus hood) June-September.
Which dive centres operate in Bundaberg & Agnes Water?
Heron Island Resort, Bundaberg Aqua Scuba, Lady Musgrave Experience, 1770 Reef, Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, Dive Spear and Sport @ 1770 and others are recorded as running sites in Bundaberg & Agnes Water. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Bundaberg & Agnes Water?
Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital hyperbaric unit (Herston, Brisbane) — nearest chamber; Wesley Hospital hyperbaric unit (Auchenflower, Brisbane) is the alternative. Divers Emergency Service 1800 088 200. In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.