Meet the site
The North Stradbroke Island Artificial Reef was installed on 2 November 2018 about 1.5 km north of the Adder Rock Camping Ground, off the northern beaches of Point Lookout. It consists of 38 Arrowhead reef modules, each weighing 17 tonnes, arranged in five clusters across 30 hectares in 10-12 m of water. The Arrowhead design provides a tall, perforated concrete structure with many holes and ledges, giving fish and invertebrates shelter in an area that is otherwise mostly sand. Queensland Parks rules allow anchoring, spearfishing, snorkelling, diving and commercial line fishing, so unlike several Moreton Bay artificial reefs it is open to scuba divers. It was built primarily to improve recreational fishing, but it also adds a new, easy dive to the Point Lookout area. In the years since installation, the modules have been colonised by algae, sponges and other growth, and they attract baitfish, snapper, sweetlip, trevally and other reef and pelagic species, with wobbegongs and rays likely around the bases. Because the reef is still relatively young and not a regular dive-shop site, published diver reports are scarce, and expectations should be kept to a shallow structure dive rather than a destination. Its depth makes it suitable for newer divers, and its proximity to Point Lookout makes it an option for divers with their own boat when Flat Rock is too rough. Check the locality map for cluster positions, fly a dive flag, and be alert for anglers and spearfishers working the same structures. Water temperatures run from about 19-21°C in winter to 24-27°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.
North Stradbroke Island Artificial Reef is recorded as Artificial Reef in North Stradbroke Island. 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.
- Other water users
- Ask about vessel activity, exclusion areas and the agreed surface arrangements.
- 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 North Stradbroke Island 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 North Stradbroke Island Artificial Reef 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
Baitfish, snapper, sweetlip, trevally, reef fish, wobbegongs, rays, algae and sponges on modules
Location
Five clusters of concrete Arrowhead reef modules in 10-12 m about 1.5 km north of Adder Rock Camping Ground, off Point Lookout's northern beaches, installed in 2018.
Facilities nearby
Point Lookout shops and camping (Adder Rock Camping Ground); Manta Lodge for air fills.
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
parks.qld.gov.auRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.