Meet the site
The Goori is one of the individual hulls on the Roy Rufus Artificial Reef. The Fraser Coast diving guide records the Goori hull at about 16 m, and Hervey Bay Dive Centre lists the 'Goori Wreck' as one of the sites on its local wreck-dive trips. Marinelife.org.au includes the Goori among the historic vessels placed on the reef between 1968 and 1987, though no history of the vessel is published.
Like the other hulls here, the Goori is now more reef than ship – a low, encrusted steel shape covered in soft corals, sponges, hydroids and ascidians, sheltering scorpionfish, stonefish, crabs and nudibranchs. Wobbegongs and stingrays rest alongside, and gropers, coral trout and kingfish patrol the structure. Because the hull sits on its own rather than in the linked '3 Ships' cluster, it is a quieter dive and a good choice for a second dive of the day.
Diving conditions are those of the whole reef: dived only around high tide because of the strong Great Sandy Strait currents, and with average visibility of about 5 m. Navigation away from the hull is not recommended – stay on the structure and use the line.
This site suits Open Water divers with a guide who are comfortable in limited visibility and want a relaxed look at a single, well-grown wreck. Photographers should bring macro gear: the low visibility favours close-up work on the dense invertebrate life rather than wide-angle shots of the hull. Local trips from Urangan usually pair the Goori with another Roy Rufus structure for a two-dive morning timed around the top of the tide.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Goori Wreck (Roy Rufus Artificial Reef) is recorded as Wreck in Hervey Bay & K'gari. The listed access is boat. 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.
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 Goori Wreck (Roy Rufus Artificial Reef) 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 Goori Wreck (Roy Rufus Artificial Reef) through YouDive?
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What you might see
Wobbegongs, stingrays, gropers, coral trout, kingfish, scorpionfish, stonefish, nudibranchs, crabs, soft corals, sponges
Location
Hull of the vessel Goori lying at about 16 m on the Roy Rufus Artificial Reef off Big Woody Island.
Facilities nearby
Departure: Urangan Boat Harbour
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
scubadivefrasercoast.weebly.comdiveherveybay.com.aumarinelife.org.auRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.