Magnetic Island Dive Site

Located off Townsville, Magnetic Island is a popular destination for tourists looking for a day trip or an extended stay.

This island boasts of many sheltered bays that are great for snorkeling and diving, with a surprising amount of coral and marine life on display. Florence Bay, Arthur Bay, Alma Bay, Nelly Bay, and Geoffrey Bay are all popular snorkeling and diving spots with a good variety of hard and soft corals that can be found in depths of up to 10 meters. The coral gardens found in these bays are home to a wide range of reef fish and are a good place to observe stingrays, crayfish, moray eels, nudibranchs, wobbegong sharks, and the occasional epaulette shark. Geoffrey Bay is particularly fascinating as divers can explore the shipwreck of the Moltke, a 50-meter long three-masted barque that was scuttled in 1911. The wreck, which now rests in 8 meters of water and is 100 meters off the beach, is covered in corals and fish, making it a stunning spectacle for snorkelers and divers alike. The Magnetic Island Dive Site is accessible all year round. During this time, the water is clear and the weather is perfect for snorkeling and diving. Travelers can arrive on Magnetic Island via ferry from Townsville. The journey takes only 20 minutes, and there are different ferry services that operate daily. Once on the island, there are many ways to get around, including renting a car, scooter, or mountain bike. The dive site is easily accessible, and there