Wolf Rock

Volcanic pinnacles with sharks, rays, turtles, and seasonal whales.

Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
38m Max Depth

About this dive site

Wolf Rock is a truly exceptional dive site located off the coast of Australia. It's consistently ranked among the world’s best and is a must-dive for any East Coast traveler seeking incredible marine encounters. Daily dives are focused on this remarkable location. The site features four impressive volcanic pinnacles, covered in vibrant hard and soft corals, creating a thriving ecosystem teeming with life. You can expect to see an astounding array of animals, including critically endangered grey nurse sharks, giant Queensland gropers (as large as the sharks themselves!), eagle rays, bull rays, manta rays, leopard sharks, and three different species of sea turtle – loggerhead, green, and hawksbill turtles. During winter months, a spectacular annual whale migration provides an unforgettable experience. Divers can witness these majestic creatures breaching, tail slapping, and waving their pectoral fins, all while listening to their haunting songs resonating underwater—sometimes so loud they vibrate through your chest! The smaller inhabitants of the reef – nudibranchs, octopus, various fish species, crabs, sea stars, and wobbegong sharks – add further richness to this diverse environment. The site offers an immersive experience for those who enjoy exploring a complex and thriving marine ecosystem.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

sharkwhalemanta rayturtlecoral reefpinnacleadvanced onlywide angle

Marine Life

grey nurse sharkleopard sharkwobbegong sharkgiant Queensland gropereagle raybull raymanta rayloggerhead turtlegreen turtlehawksbill turtlehumpback whalenudibranchoctopushard coralssoft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep pinnacles, potential strong currents, and large marine animal encounters.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 22.8°C

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