Meet the site
Scuba World lists Noosa National Park among the Sunshine Coast's four rocky-headland snorkelling spots, alongside Point Cartwright, Point Arkwright and Kings Beach, while warning that sandy beaches dominate the coast and that headland sites are dangerous in swell or wind. The park's north-facing coastline, running east from Noosa Main Beach past Little Cove, Tea Tree Bay and Granite Bay, is the most accessible stretch: a series of small sandy bays between rocky points, reached on foot along the Coastal Track.
The attraction is the rocky shoreline itself. Boulders and rock platforms extend into the water, supporting algae, small soft corals and sponges, with subtropical reef fish, crabs and occasionally turtles. Laguna Bay's shelter from the south-east means the water is often calm here when other headlands are rough. There is no published dive guide for specific entry points, and the gear carry along the track makes full scuba impractical, so this is best treated as a snorkelling site or a very light shore dive.
This coast is also one of Australia's best-known point breaks, so surfers use the same water. On any day with swell the rocks are hazardous; on flat days, a snorkel here combines well with a walk through the national park, where koalas are often seen in the trees above Tea Tree Bay.
Wear booties for the rocks, carry fins on the walk, and always check the surf from the track before committing to an entry.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Noosa National Park Headland (Tea Tree Bay – Granite Bay) is recorded as Shore/Rock Platform in Sunshine Coast. 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.
- Water movement
- Ask how swell and local exposure affect the proposed entry, exit and route.
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 Noosa National Park Headland (Tea Tree Bay – Granite Bay) suitable for my certification?
The record lists Snorkel/Any. 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 Noosa National Park Headland (Tea Tree Bay – Granite Bay) 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
Subtropical reef fish, crabs, algae, small soft corals, sponges, occasional turtles
Location
Rocky shoreline and small bays of Noosa National Park's north-facing coast between Noosa Main Beach and Granite Bay, listed by Scuba World as one of the Sunshine Coast's shore snorkelling headlands.
Facilities nearby
National park car park (limited), toilets and picnic area at the park entrance; cafes on Hastings Street; no air fills on site
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
scubaworld.com.auRecord updated 27 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.