This dive site, known as the Tangalooma Wrecks, is an iconic artificial reef located just off the beach of Moreton Island, Australia. It comprises 15 ships deliberately scuttled between 1963 and 1984 to form a sheltered harbour, which has since become a thriving underwater ecosystem. Divers can easily explore the shallow wreck structures, navigating through and around the barnacle-encrusted hulls.
The wrecks are teeming with diverse marine life, offering encounters with tropical fish such as snapper, trevally, parrotfish, and wrasse. Larger inhabitants include resident wobbegongs and stingrays, while lucky divers may also spot sea turtles, occasional dolphins, and even dugongs cruising past.
The Tangalooma Wrecks are suitable for diving year-round, with warmer months generally offering more comfortable conditions. Its shallow average depth of 5 meters makes it an ideal spot for beginners, snorkelers, and freedivers alike, providing accessible and rich marine encounters. Early mornings can offer the calmest conditions and best visibility.
