Meet the site
Amity Point, at the north-western corner of North Stradbroke Island, is the island's main sheltered shore dive and the place Manta Lodge and UniDive use for training and for days when the ocean sites off Point Lookout are unworkable. It lies inside Moreton Bay, so it is protected from ocean swell, but it sits on a major tidal channel and the water moves fast; the dive is normally run as a drift on the flood tide. Depths range from 5 to 15 m. A low wall runs offshore, and scattered along it are man-made structures that act as artificial reef: car bodies, tractor tyres and the Bandicoot, a scuttled steam launch. The structure and the current combine to hold plenty of life. Wobbegong sharks rest along the wall and among the wreckage, small rays and eagle rays pass over the sand, and squid, scorpionfish, parrotfish, crayfish and crustaceans are common. Pelagic fish move through on the tide, and dolphins are regular visitors to Amity – the town is known for them. The bottom also hosts stonefish and cone shells, both common enough that UniDive recommends boots and careful hand placement. Visibility is average to poor, typically 5-15 m. UniDive also notes significant fishing line on the bottom from the jetty and foreshore anglers, and the club has held several clean-up dives here. For newly certified divers under supervision, Amity is a useful introduction to drift diving; for experienced divers, it is a reliable backup with good critter life. Water temperatures follow the bay, around 19-21°C in winter and 25-27°C in summer.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Amity Point is recorded as Shore/Rock Platform in North Stradbroke Island. The listed access is shore. Confirm the actual meeting point, route and permission to visit; a map pin does not establish any of these.
Topics flagged by the stored research
These are questions prompted by the existing notes, not a verified or complete hazard assessment.
- Current and timing
- Ask how the operator assesses the current window for the actual route. Historical tide notes are not a departure instruction.
- Other water users
- Ask about vessel activity, exclusion areas and the agreed surface arrangements.
- Lines and obstructions
- Discuss any known entanglement concerns and the suitability of the planned area.
Historical access notes exist for this record, but have not been independently verified for current use. Request current directions from the operator or site manager rather than following an old entry description.
Questions, answered
Is Amity Point suitable for my certification?
The record lists Open Water. That does not establish suitability for every route or day. Share your training, recent experience and equipment needs with the operator and ask about the specific proposed dive.
Can I book Amity Point through YouDive?
YouDive is an independent research directory. Contact an operator directly to confirm whether it currently runs the trip, the inclusions and the booking terms.
What you might see
Wobbegongs, small rays, eagle rays, squid, scorpionfish, stonefish, cone shells, parrotfish, crayfish, crustaceans, pelagics, dolphins, tropical fish
Location
Shore drift dive along a low wall and artificial wreckage off Amity Point at the north-western corner of North Stradbroke Island, inside Moreton Bay.
Facilities nearby
Amity Point parking, toilets, jetty, general store/cafe and campground; air fills at Manta Lodge (Point Lookout).
Before you make plans
Conditions, access and operator schedules can change. This is a location guide, not a dive plan. Ask a local operator about current conditions and suitability for your training and experience.
Sources & further reading
mantalodge.com.auunidive.orgmarinelife.org.auRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.