

Best for intermediate divers, 1-5m, boat entry, mild current.
Cape Upstart National Park offers shallow reef diving and snorkelling in protected marine waters. The site features depths ranging from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 7 and 20 metres. Access is strictly by boat. Due to environmental conditions and safety requirements, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Visitors must be aware of significant hazards, including the presence of estuarine crocodiles and marine stingers. Protective suits are recommended, particularly between October and May. There are no wheelchair-accessible tracks or facilities within the park.
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Plan your trip between May and October when conditions are most reliable and visibility is at its best. Given the crocodile risk in this area, check with local operators for the latest site-specific safety guidance before heading out.
The site is remote and accessible by boat only. The recommended launch point is the boat ramp at Molongle Creek, located south of the township of Gumlu.
There are no wheelchair-accessible tracks or facilities in the park.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
Up to 5m
Visibility
7-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
There is no specific data available regarding the marine life at this site.
No, the site is best suited for intermediate divers due to the specific environmental conditions and safety requirements.
The depth ranges from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
No, access to the reef is by boat only.
The best time to visit is between May and October when conditions are most reliable and visibility is at its best.
Yes, estuarine crocodiles are present in the waters. Marine stingers are also a significant risk, particularly from October to May, and protective suits are recommended.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cape Upstart National Park in Queensland. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 29°C.
Cape Upstart National Park in Queensland typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cape Upstart National Park in Queensland typically ranges from 7 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.