Queensland · 14 sites
North Stradbroke Island dive sites
Point Lookout on North Stradbroke has Manta Bommie, one of the best big-animal dives in southern Queensland, with manta rays from November to May, leopard sharks by the dozen in summer, wobbegongs, turtles and, in winter, grey nurse sharks at Shag Rock and Flat Rock. Humpbacks pass close inshore from June to October.
- Sites
- 14
- Wrecks
- 2
- Shore
- 0
- Boat
- 11
- Beginner
- 5
- Deepest
- 35 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Spring transition: grey nurse sharks are still at Shag Rock and Flat Rock until about November, water 20–21 °C and clear on westerly mornings, and the first mantas arrive at Manta Bommie as the water warms in November. Leopard sharks follow in summer.
Getting there
Ferry from Cleveland (an hour from Brisbane) then a drive to Point Lookout, where the dive shop launches off the beach.
When to go
Year-round. Summer for mantas and leopard sharks; winter for grey nurse sharks and visibility.
Water & suit
Summer 24-27 °C · winter 19-21 °C. 3-5 mm full wetsuit in summer; 5-7 mm with hood in winter
Nearest chamber: Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Service (Herston, Brisbane); Wesley Centre for Hyperbaric Medicine (Auchenflower, Brisbane) as alternative
Most recorded marine life in North Stradbroke Island
- Wobbegongs 13
- Turtles 8
- Moray eels 7
- Nudibranchs 7
- Octopus 6
- Rays 6
- Eagle rays 5
- Bull rays 4
- Hard and soft corals 4
- Tropical fish 4
- Cod 3
- Crustaceans 3
- Groupers 3
- Leopard sharks (november-april) 3
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The most-dived sites in North Stradbroke Island
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to North Stradbroke Island
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 North Stradbroke Island plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with North Stradbroke Island's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Amity PointShore/Rock Platform · Max 15 m · Open Water
- Myora ReefReef · Max 5 m · Snorkel/Any
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to North Stradbroke Island for, including the main wreck.
- Flat RockReef · Max 35 m · Deep/Advanced + experience
- Shark Alley (Flat Rock)Wall · Max 35 m · Deep/Advanced + experience
Day 3 · Deeper or further
For divers with the certification and the weather: the deeper walls, pinnacles or less-visited sites of North Stradbroke Island.
- The Bowl (Flat Rock)Reef · Max 34 m · Deep/Advanced + experience
- Boat RockPinnacle/Bommie · Max 30 m · Advanced Open Water
Dive centres and charters in North Stradbroke Island
All Queensland operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
Gold Coast Dive Adventures
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Runaway Bay · Gold Coast · QLD
A Gold Coast operation focused on guided local diving and charter access to offshore sites.
goldcoastdiveadventures.com.au · 0404 286 599
CharterTraining2 services40 sites
Brisbane Scuba
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Manly · Brisbane & Moreton Bay · QLD
A Brisbane training and service business supporting the local resident diving population.
brisbanescuba.au · 0418 736 738
TrainingFull service4 services37 sites
Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Point Lookout · North Stradbroke Island · QLD
A North Stradbroke Island operation combining accommodation and diving, which makes it structurally different from a suburban Brisbane training centre.
mantalodge.com.au · (07) 3409 8888
ResortDestinationTraining5 services15 sites
Map of North Stradbroke Island dive sites
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14 sites in North Stradbroke Island · click a column to sort
| Amity Point | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Boat Rock | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Flat Rock | Reef | Max 35 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| Manta Bommie | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| Middle Reef (Straddie) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 32 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Myora Reef | Reef | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| North Stradbroke Island Artificial Reef | Artificial Reef | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Rufus King Wreck | Wreck | Max 8 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Shag Rock | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| Shark Alley (Flat Rock) | Wall | Max 35 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| South Gorge (Point Lookout) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| The Bowl (Flat Rock) | Reef | Max 34 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| The Nursery (Flat Rock) | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| Turtle Caves (Flat Rock) | Cave/Cavern | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
North Stradbroke Island diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in North Stradbroke Island?
Ferry from Cleveland (an hour from Brisbane) then a drive to Point Lookout, where the dive shop launches off the beach.
When is the best time to dive North Stradbroke Island?
Year-round. Summer for mantas and leopard sharks; winter for grey nurse sharks and visibility.
How many dive sites are there in North Stradbroke Island?
14 documented sites, including 2 wrecks. The deepest reaches 35 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in North Stradbroke Island?
Yes, 5 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 North Stradbroke Island?
Typically 24-27 °C in summer and 19-21 °C in winter. Most divers wear 3-5 mm full wetsuit in summer; 5-7 mm with hood in winter.
Which dive centres operate in North Stradbroke Island?
Gold Coast Dive Adventures, Brisbane Scuba, Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre are recorded as running sites in North Stradbroke Island. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to North Stradbroke Island?
Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Service (Herston, Brisbane); Wesley Centre for Hyperbaric Medicine (Auchenflower, Brisbane) as alternative. In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.