Queensland · 19 sites
Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group dive sites
Lady Musgrave is a coral cay with a navigable lagoon in the Bunker Group, day-tripped from Bundaberg and 1770 and used by liveaboards and campers. The outer reef has manta cleaning stations, coral bommies, turtles and reef sharks in 20 m-plus visibility; the lagoon is a gentle snorkel and training site.
- Sites
- 19
- Wrecks
- 0
- Shore
- 0
- Boat
- 19
- Beginner
- 7
- Deepest
- 30 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Best visibility and mantas through October, humpbacks until late in the month, 21 °C water; day trips run from 1770 and Bundaberg, and the pontoon at Lady Musgrave is at its calmest. Turtle nesting starts in November.
Getting there
Day boats from Bundaberg (Burnett Heads) and Town of 1770; overnight pontoon stays and camping on the island by permit.
When to go
Year-round; May to October for visibility and mantas.
Water & suit
Summer 25-28 °C · winter 20-22 °C. 3 mm full suit in summer; 5 mm full suit (hood optional) June-September
Nearest chamber: Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (Brisbane) – nearest; evacuation by helicopter via Bundaberg Hospital
Most recorded marine life in Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group
- Turtles 8
- Manta rays 7
- Pelagic fish 6
- Butterflyfish 5
- Parrotfish 5
- Reef fish 5
- Sea snakes 5
- Stingrays 5
- Coral trout 4
- Damselfish 4
- Eagle rays 4
- Green 4
- Hard and soft corals 4
- Nudibranchs 4
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The most-dived sites in Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group
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 Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with the gentler sites while you get used to local conditions and the operator's routine.
- The Aquarium (Lady Musgrave Lagoon)Reef · Max 10 m · Snorkel/Any
- Entrance Bommies (Lady Musgrave)Pinnacle/Bommie · Max 18 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group for.
- Manta Bommies (Lady Musgrave)Pinnacle/Bommie · Max 23 m · Advanced Open Water
- The Caves (Lady Musgrave)Wall · Max 24 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 Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group.
- Southern Ledges (Lady Musgrave)Wall · Max 26 m · Advanced Open Water
- Fitzroy Reef LagoonReef · Max 15 m · Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group
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
Map of Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group dive sites
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All 19 Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group dive sites
All Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group sites at a glance
19 sites in Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group · click a column to sort
| Boult Reef | Reef | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Rare |
| Campgrounds (Lady Musgrave) | Wall | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| Entrance Bommies (Lady Musgrave) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| Fairfax Islands Reef | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Fitzroy Reef – South-East Gardens | Reef | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Rare |
| Fitzroy Reef Lagoon | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Rare |
| Hoskyn Islands – Cabbage Patch | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Rare |
| Jeff's Edge (Lady Musgrave) | Wall | Max 22 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| Lamont Reef – Andrews Caves | Wall | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Rare |
| Llewellyn Reef – The Catacombs | Wall | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Rare |
| Llewellyn Reef – Trout Spot | Reef | Max 10 m | Open Water | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Rare |
| Manta Bommies (Lady Musgrave) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 23 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| Southern Ledges (Lady Musgrave) | Wall | Max 26 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| The Apartments (Lady Musgrave) | Wall | Max 22 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| The Aquarium (Lady Musgrave Lagoon) | Reef | Max 10 m | Snorkel/Any | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| The Canyons (Lady Musgrave) | Wall | Max 22 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| The Caves (Lady Musgrave) | Wall | Max 24 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| Turtle Alley (Lady Musgrave Lagoon) | Reef | Max 10 m | Snorkel/Any | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| Turtle Bommie (Lady Musgrave Lagoon) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 10 m | Snorkel/Any | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group?
Day boats from Bundaberg (Burnett Heads) and Town of 1770; overnight pontoon stays and camping on the island by permit.
When is the best time to dive Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group?
Year-round; May to October for visibility and mantas.
How many dive sites are there in Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group?
19 documented sites. The deepest reaches 30 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group?
Yes, 7 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 Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group?
Typically 25-28 °C in summer and 20-22 °C in winter. Most divers wear 3 mm full suit in summer; 5 mm full suit (hood optional) June-September.
Which dive centres operate in Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group?
Heron Island Resort, Bundaberg Aqua Scuba, Lady Musgrave Experience, 1770 Reef, Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort are recorded as running sites in Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Lady Musgrave & Bunker Group?
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (Brisbane) – nearest; evacuation by helicopter via Bundaberg Hospital. In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.