Wonder Reef

Unique buoyant artificial reef with diverse marine life near Gold Coast.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a unique underwater experience at Wonder Reef, a remarkable artificial reef located just a 10-minute boat ride from the Gold Coast Seaway. Designed as an innovative blend of art, science, and engineering, this buoyant reef is positioned to create a thriving marine ecosystem. The structure’s design features openings, ledges, and intriguing spaces that allow light and currents to flow freely, fostering ideal habitats for various flora, fish, and invertebrates. Certified divers can explore the vertical drop of Wonder Reef, witnessing an ever-changing environment as they descend. Expect encounters with fascinating creatures such as Indian scad bait fish, giant gold-spotted rock cods, Queensland groupers, and sequined mulloway. The reef’s evolution is a captivating sight, showcasing the interaction between its sculpted design and the natural marine life it attracts.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

artificial reefwall diveturtlegrouperwide anglesculpture parkintermediate

Marine Life

Queensland grouperGiant gold-spotted rock codSequined mullowayIndian scadOctopusLobsterTurtlesGeneral Reef Fish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Depth to 30 meters and vertical structure requires good buoyancy control.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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