Meet the site
The Pinnacles is one of three features – with Round Rock and the base of Double Island Point – that the Queensland Government added to the Wolf Rock Marine National Park zone in May 2024. Queensland Parks explains that the zone was expanded from 6.4 km² to 18 km² to take in adjacent rocky-reef habitat, because grey nurse sharks use more of the Double Island Point reef system than the original sanctuary around Wolf Rock covered.
Beyond that, almost nothing has been published about The Pinnacles as a dive. It is not described on Wolf Rock Dive's site list, no depth or position is given, and no guide book or dive directory covers it. Its inclusion in the protected zone suggests rocky-reef structure similar to Wolf Rock and Round Rock, and the name implies pinnacle topography, but divers should treat both assumptions with caution until the operator confirms.
The site matters for conservation more than for recreation. The east coast grey nurse shark population is critically endangered, with roughly 400 breeding individuals, and the Double Island Point area – with Wolf Rock as the only known gestation site on the east coast – is central to its recovery. Any diving here would fall under the same Marine National Park rules as Wolf Rock: no fishing, no collecting, and no interference with the sharks.
The row is included so the directory reflects every named protected reef in the Rainbow Beach area. Visiting divers should book Wolf Rock or Round Rock through Wolf Rock Dive Centre and ask about The Pinnacles if conditions allow.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
The Pinnacles (Double Island Point) is recorded as Pinnacle/Bommie in Rainbow Beach. The listed access is boat (day trip). 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.
- 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 The Pinnacles (Double Island Point) suitable for my certification?
The record lists Advanced 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 The Pinnacles (Double Island 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
Not documented; likely grey nurse sharks, rays and subtropical reef fish as at nearby Wolf Rock and Round Rock
Location
Rocky reef pinnacles near Double Island Point included in the Wolf Rock Marine National Park zone expansion of May 2024 to protect grey nurse shark habitat.
Facilities nearby
Departure: Carlo Point boat ramp
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.auparks.qld.gov.auRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.