Best for advanced divers, 3-60m, boat entry, mild current.
Diane Bank is a remote offshore reef structure in the Coral Sea, Australia, featuring a dramatic wall and open reef terrain. The site drops from the shallows down to 60 metres, offering visibility between 30 and 100 metres. Due to the significant depth profile and potential for nitrogen narcosis, this site is strictly for advanced divers. Access is by boat only, and while currents are typically mild, conditions can shift. Divers should plan their deepest sections early in the dive and monitor their bottom time and air consumption closely while navigating the wall. Sharks are present at this location, requiring divers to maintain good buoyancy and avoid contact with the reef.
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Plan your deepest section early in the dive while your gas is full and your mind is sharp, then work your way up the wall for your decompression time. Confirm current conditions with your operator before the dive, as surface readings do not always reflect what is happening at depth.
Reach the site by boat from Townsville.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-60m
Visibility
30-100m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-27°C
Current
Mild
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
No, this site is for advanced divers due to the significant depth profile and the potential for nitrogen narcosis.
The site features a wall and reef structure that drops from the shallows down to 60 metres.
Diane Bank is a remote offshore location that requires boat access.
Visibility ranges from 30 to 100 metres, with water temperatures between 25C and 27C. Currents are generally mild but can shift.
The site is deep, which presents risks of nitrogen narcosis. Sharks are also common, so divers should maintain good buoyancy and avoid touching the reef.
Diving at Diane Bank in Queensland requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Diane Bank in Queensland. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 27°C.
