Diving in Australia means pristine coral reefs and legendary wrecks — from Great Barrier Reef to SS Yongala. Every dive site in Australia with depth, current, certification level and best season, plus the liveaboard itineraries that actually dive them.
Australia is one of the world's great liveaboard destinations, with 116 mapped dive sites covering reefs, walls, drifts, channels and wrecks.
Every site below shows depth range, certification level, current, access and the best season, so you can judge at a glance whether it fits your experience. Start with the full site list, then explore dive sites by type, the nearest decompression chambers and the marine life you can expect in Australia.
All 116 dive sites in Australia
Depth range, certification level, dive type, access and current at a glance.
Open any site for its full profile, best season and the liveaboards that dive it in Australia.
116 dive sites
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Christmas Island Drop-off refers to the dramatic wall diving characteristic of Christmas Island, an Australian territory situated in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2600 km off Western Australia.
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The SS Yongala, resting off the Queensland coast in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, is renowned globally as a top wreck dive destination.
Navy Pier, situated near Exmouth in Western Australia, stands as a premier shore dive often regarded among the world's best.
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Lighthouse Bay is an exceptional dive destination located at the northern end of the Ningaloo Reef peninsula, proudly designated as a sanctuary zone where fishing and anchoring are prohibited.
Verified hyperbaric facilities that cover the diving areas of in Australia. Always confirm availability locally before a trip and dive with valid insurance.
| Location | Facility | Relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Townsville, QLD | Townsville Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Unit | Central Great Barrier Reef, Yongala |
| Brisbane, QLD | Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital hyperbaric unit | Queensland referral centre |
| Fremantle / Perth, WA | Fiona Stanley Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Unit | Ningaloo, Rottnest, south-west WA |
| Sydney, NSW | Prince of Wales Hospital hyperbaric unit, Randwick | NSW and ACT referral centre |
| Darwin, NT | Royal Darwin Hospital hyperbaric unit | Northern Territory referral centre |
Liveaboard diving in Australia means more dive sites per trip: these vessels run real, bookable departures with cabins for solo divers, buddy teams and small groups. Compare boat size, cabin layout, dive deck and nitrox, then check the cheapest price per day before you book. Every Australia dive safari below is confirmed with live availability and current operator pricing.
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Conditions & practicalities
116 dive sites in Australia — here is what the season data says about the best months, water temperature, visibility and currents, plus how divers usually get there and which fees to budget for.
FAQ
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