Whitsundays Diving
Scuba diving in Whitsundays
Whitsundays diving offers a very wide diving experiences; from snorkeling and novice diving to advanced and adventurous diving. Whitsundays dive sites are some of the most popular diving spots in Queensland. A huge diversity of marine life lives in this area; colorful corals, mauri wrasse, trouts, cods and manta rays are just to name few.Always dive according to your level of training.
Never enter the water without checking with Whitsundays diving centers for safety, additional information, level required for each dive site and without being accompanied by a professional.
All the information provided is purely informative for our readers and shouldn't be used as is to plan your immersion.
Average annual temperature: Between 21 °C to 30°C (69° F and 86° F)
Average water temperature: About 20°C to 28 (68° F to 82° F)
Average Visibility: From 98 to 131 feet (30 to 40 meters)
Coldest time: July
Warmest time: January
Best time to dive: Winter waters are said to be the clearest. But it is possible to dive all year round.
Whitsunday is well known for being one of the very popular diving destinations in Australia. It is highly recommended to visit its shores to enjoy all kinds of water sports. Water temperature and good visibility create a perfect mix for enjoying the wide variety of sea life. Snorkelers and divers of all levels of expertise like to explore its beautiful caves and caverns. Cods, mauri wrasse, coral trout and manta ray are some of the marine lives that inhabit this area.
Some of Whitsundays dive sites.
Blue Pearl Bay located in Hayman Island. It is one of the frequently dived spots in Whitsundays. Due to its location it is protected from the frequent South East Winds and provided with the cleaner water comes with the tide. Its bottom is covered with colorful corals and home to many kinds of fish including cods, parrot fish, giant mauri wrasse and many other kinds of reef fish. The site is at a depth of 65 feet (20 meters).
Mantaray Bay is at a depth range of 65 feet (20 meters). This small dive site is located in Hook Island, and is considered one of the best dive sites in the area. Many kinds of aqua life inhabit this beautiful site including mauri wrasse, small schools of fish and manta ray.
Oublier Reef it is at a depth ranging from 0 to 229 feet (0 to 70 meters). The site consists of huge walls and deep and shallow parts with many pieces of plate coral.
Mackerel Bay is located near Hook Island. It is at a depth range of 49 feet (15 meters). It is a beautiful spot with beautiful coral formations that are not far from the surface. The marine life in this area is varied, and the visibility is great. This site suits both snorkelers and dives.
Black Island is a small dive site at a depth of 32 feet (10 meters). It is a fully protected site with walls of colorful coral formations and many kinds of marine life.
Cataran Bay is part of Border Island. This spot suits snorkelers and beginner divers; it is at a depth of 114 feet (35 meters). This site has some beautiful formations including canyons, caves, overhanging ledges and coral built walls. You will find many kinds of aqua life like trouts, cods and many other interesting marine lives.
Luncheon Bay located in Hook Island. It is one of the most frequently visited dive sites. It is at a depth of 65 feet (20 meters). Its fresh clear water and beautiful sandy bottom is great for snorkelers and beginner divers as well. It is home to manta rays and wrasse.
Wood Pile is a great dive site at a depth of 82 feet (25 meters). The rocky structure in this spot is worth seeing and great to be photographed. The site has some beautiful coral formations ledges and caves which are home to many kinds of marine life.
