Queensland
Diving in Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast has one of the best wreck dives in Australia, the ex-HMAS Brisbane, scuttled off Mooloolaba in 2005 with access cut into every deck, plus the Gneerings and Murphys reefs with grey nurse sharks in winter and, further north, Wolf Rock's resident pregnant grey nurse sharks and Flinders Reef's coral gardens off Noosa's doorstep.
THE LOCAL PLANNING BRIEF
Understand the options around Sunshine Coast
What this regional directory records Counts describe published records, not bookable trips or confirmed open sites.
There are 41 published site records in Sunshine Coast. The recorded categories include reef (32), shore/rock platform (5), island (1), muck/sand (1). These categories reflect the database; they are not a ranking, a conditions report or an assessment of your suitability.
Use the Sunshine Coast site cards to compare recorded access and depth, then open the individual pages for the map accuracy and source notes. Sites grouped in a region are not necessarily close enough to combine in one day.
Research operators in Queensland →Ask before booking
- Which port and vessel will run our trip?
- Is the named reef a likely itinerary or a confirmed destination?
- What changes if our island transfer or boat departure moves?
Save the answers with the contact name and date. Separate confirmed arrangements from items still waiting for a reply.
Record your trip questions →Questions, answered
How do I choose a dive in Sunshine Coast?
Begin with the individual site and its source notes, then discuss the proposed trip with a local provider. The 41 published records are research options, not a list of trips available today. Match the plan to your training, recent experience and the operator’s current requirements.
When should I visit Sunshine Coast for diving?
Choose dates with a provider who runs the activity you want, then discuss seasonal patterns, recent conditions and alternative itineraries. A generic best-month claim cannot establish the conditions at your exact site or guarantee a wildlife encounter.
Can I use these maps to enter or navigate a dive site?
No. Recorded and approximate map positions support orientation only. Confirm the exact access, permissions, meeting point and route with the responsible local provider or manager.
Regional planning context: Tourism and Events Queensland — accessing the Great Barrier Reef ↗. Directory counts come from published YouDive records. Individual site claims remain subject to their source and review notes.
Dive sites in this region
Shore/Rock PlatformSunshine Coast
Dickies Reef
A Caloundra reef off Dicky Beach whose southern edge drops to about 10 m – a shore dive for flat days only.
Details need confirmationReefSunshine Coast
Halls Reef
An inshore Laguna Bay reef in 15-20 m, 2 km from the Noosa bar – a quiet alternative to Jew Shoal.
Details need confirmationReefSunshine Coast
Little Halls Reef
A small Laguna Bay reef minutes from the Noosa bar – a convenient but rarely dived fishing mark.
Details need confirmationReefSunshine Coast
Lost Canyons
One of the lesser-documented named reef sites in the Mooloolaba operators' rotation – a chance to dive typical Gneering Shoals…
Details need confirmationReefSunshine Coast
MKVI
One of the lesser-documented named reef sites in the Mooloolaba operators' rotation – a chance to dive typical Gneering Shoals…
Details need confirmationReefSunshine Coast
Murphys Reef
The quieter third reef system off Mooloolaba – ledges and bommies in 12-33 m with fewer divers than the Gneerings.
Details need confirmationShore/Rock PlatformSunshine Coast
Noosa National Park Headland (Tea Tree Bay – Granite Bay)
Snorkel the rocky bays of Noosa National Park on a calm day after a walk along the Coastal Track.
Details need confirmationReefSunshine Coast
Nudi Junction
One of the lesser-documented named reef sites in the Mooloolaba operators' rotation – a chance to dive typical Gneering Shoals…
Details need confirmationShore/Rock PlatformSunshine Coast
Point Arkwright
A northern Sunshine Coast headland snorkel for flat days, listed by Scuba World.
Details need confirmationReefSunshine Coast
Pyramids (Gneerings)
One of the lesser-documented named reef sites in the Mooloolaba operators' rotation – a chance to dive typical Gneering Shoals…
Details need confirmationReefSunshine Coast
Ship Rock
One of the lesser-documented named reef sites in the Mooloolaba operators' rotation – a chance to dive typical Gneering Shoals…
Details need confirmationReefSunshine Coast
Sunshine Reef
Deeper boulder-and-coral reef off Sunshine Beach in 20-35 m with coral trout, crayfish and grey nurse sharks.
Details need confirmationReefSunshine Coast
The Hole
One of the lesser-documented named reef sites in the Mooloolaba operators' rotation – a chance to dive typical Gneering Shoals…
Details need confirmationReefSunshine Coast
The Plateau
One of the lesser-documented named reef sites in the Mooloolaba operators' rotation – a chance to dive typical Gneering Shoals…
Details need confirmationReefSunshine Coast
Triple D
One of the lesser-documented named reef sites in the Mooloolaba operators' rotation – a chance to dive typical Gneering Shoals…
Details need confirmationReefSunshine Coast
Tunnels (Gneerings)
One of the lesser-documented named reef sites in the Mooloolaba operators' rotation – a chance to dive typical Gneering Shoals…
Details need confirmationReefSunshine Coast
Wonderland (Gneerings)
One of the lesser-documented named reef sites in the Mooloolaba operators' rotation – a chance to dive typical Gneering Shoals…
Details need confirmation