

Best for beginner divers, 10-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Coral Garden at Heron Island offers a combination of wall, reef, and drift diving. The site is accessible by boat and features depths ranging from 10 to 25 metres, with an average of 18 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect mild currents and visibility between 15 and 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving. Hazards include jellyfish, lionfish, sea urchins, stonefish, and sharks. A full-body stinger suit is recommended between November and May due to jellyfish presence. Guided tours are available to assist with navigation and current management.
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June through September brings the clearest visibility and the most reliable manta ray sightings, so that window is worth planning around. A guided tour is a smart call for your first visit here, as the guides know exactly where to find the nudibranchs and can help you read the current.
The dive site is located off Heron Island and is accessed via a short boat trip from the island's jetty. Heron Island itself is approximately 80km off the coast of Gladstone.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-25m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, featuring mild currents and depths ranging from 10 to 25 metres.
Access to Coral Garden is by boat only, located approximately 10,000 metres from the shore.
Yes, Coral Garden is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Hazards include jellyfish, lionfish, sea urchins, stonefish, and sharks. A full-body stinger suit is recommended from early November until the end of May.
Diving at Coral Garden in Queensland requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Coral Garden in Queensland. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Coral Garden in Queensland. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Coral Garden in Queensland are June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Coral Garden in Queensland has depths ranging from 10 metres to 25 metres.
Yes, Coral Garden in Queensland is suitable for snorkelling.
A typical dive at Coral Garden in Queensland lasts approximately 50 minutes. Actual dive time depends on depth, air consumption, and conditions.
Yes, night diving is available at Coral Garden in Queensland. Night dives often reveal different marine life including nocturnal creatures. Always dive with proper lighting and a buddy.
Coral Garden in Queensland typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Coral Garden in Queensland typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.