Queensland · 14 sites
Hervey Bay & K'gari dive sites
Hervey Bay is famous for humpback whales from July to October and, for divers, for the artificial reefs and wrecks off Urangan, the Roy Rufus reef and the coral around Big Woody and Round islands. K'gari (Fraser Island) has the Maheno wreck on the beach and surf-side reefs for the adventurous.
- Sites
- 14
- Wrecks
- 8
- Shore
- 1
- Boat
- 11
- Beginner
- 3
- Deepest
- 32 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026The ex-HMAS Tobruk and the Hervey Bay reefs are diveable at high-water slack in 20–21 °C water, and the whale season is finishing: the last humpback swims run into October. June–October is the clear season.
Getting there
Three and a half hours north of Brisbane or a flight to Hervey Bay. Local dive operators launch from Urangan.
When to go
June to October for calmer, clearer water; dive at high-water slack.
Water & suit
Summer 26-28 °C · winter 18-21 °C. 3 mm full suit in summer; 5 mm full suit and hood in winter
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 Hervey Bay & K'gari
- Wobbegongs 8
- Soft corals 6
- Cod 5
- Coral trout 5
- Scorpionfish 5
- Sponges 5
- Stonefish 5
- Turtles 5
- Snapper 4
- Stingrays 4
- Trevally 4
- Baitfish 3
- Encrusting growth 3
- Nudibranchs 3
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The most-dived sites in Hervey Bay & K'gari
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Hervey Bay & K'gari
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 Hervey Bay & K'gari plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Hervey Bay & K'gari's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Gatakers Reef (Point Vernon)Shore/Rock Platform · Max 6 m · Snorkel/Any
- Marloo Wreck (K'gari)Wreck · Max 5 m · Snorkel/Any
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Hervey Bay & K'gari for, including ex-HMAS Tobruk.
- ex-HMAS TobrukWreck · Max 28.5 m · Advanced Open Water
- Roy Rufus Artificial ReefArtificial Reef · Max 18 m · Open Water
Day 3 · Deeper or further
For divers with the certification and the weather: the deeper walls, pinnacles or less-visited sites of Hervey Bay & K'gari.
- Rooney Point Snail Mounds (K'gari)Reef · Max 32 m · Deep/Advanced + experience
- Simpson Artificial ReefArtificial Reef · Max 16 m · Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Hervey Bay & K'gari
All Queensland operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
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
Hervey Bay Dive Centre
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Urangan · Hervey Bay & K'gari · QLD
Live official site with 2026 whale-swim tours and ex-HMAS Tobruk dives; based at The Boatclub Marina, Urangan.
diveherveybay.com.au · 0481 776 001
12 sites
Map of Hervey Bay & K'gari dive sites
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All 14 Hervey Bay & K'gari dive sites
All Hervey Bay & K'gari sites at a glance
14 sites in Hervey Bay & K'gari · click a column to sort
| Big Woody Island Fringing Reef | Island | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Chang Chow Wreck (K'gari) | Wreck | Max 6 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore | Expedition |
| ex-HMAS Tobruk | Wreck | Max 28.5 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Gatakers Reef (Point Vernon) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 6 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Occasional |
| Goori Wreck (Roy Rufus Artificial Reef) | Wreck | Max 17 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Hardie Artificial Reef | Artificial Reef | Max 16 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| K'gari Wreck (Roy Rufus Artificial Reef) | Wreck | Max 17 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Marloo Wreck (K'gari) | Wreck | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Expedition |
| Moon Ledge | Reef | Max 21 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Rooney Point Snail Mounds (K'gari) | Reef | Max 32 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat | Rare |
| Roy Rufus Artificial Reef | Artificial Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
| Simpson Artificial Reef | Artificial Reef | Max 16 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Steel Barge S4 (Big Woody Island) | Wreck | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Three Ships (Roy Rufus Artificial Reef) | Wreck | Max 17 m | Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
Hervey Bay & K'gari diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Hervey Bay & K'gari?
Three and a half hours north of Brisbane or a flight to Hervey Bay. Local dive operators launch from Urangan.
When is the best time to dive Hervey Bay & K'gari?
June to October for calmer, clearer water; dive at high-water slack.
How many dive sites are there in Hervey Bay & K'gari?
14 documented sites, including 8 wrecks and 1 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 32 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Hervey Bay & K'gari?
Yes, 3 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 Hervey Bay & K'gari?
Typically 26-28 °C in summer and 18-21 °C in winter. Most divers wear 3 mm full suit in summer; 5 mm full suit and hood in winter.
Which dive centres operate in Hervey Bay & K'gari?
Bundaberg Aqua Scuba, Lady Musgrave Experience, Hervey Bay Dive Centre are recorded as running sites in Hervey Bay & K'gari. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Hervey Bay & K'gari?
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.