

Best for advanced divers, 10-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Egg Rock is a submerged pinnacle located off Great Keppel Island, featuring walls that descend to 30 metres. This site is suited for advanced divers due to strong currents that often necessitate drift diving. The topography consists of a pinnacle and reef structure, with depths ranging from 10 to 30 metres and an average of 20 metres. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 25 metres. Boat access is required to reach this location, which is situated 27.5 kilometres from shore. Divers should be aware of deep water and strong currents, as well as the presence of jellyfish during the summer stinger season.
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Time your dive around slack water if possible, as the current here can make working the wall genuinely demanding at full run. Check with your charter operator on the morning for real-time current and visibility conditions before committing to depth.
Access is via boat, typically with dive operators departing from Keppel Bay Marina in Rosslyn Bay, near Yeppoon.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-28°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
No, this site is intended for advanced divers. The strong currents and deep water require significant experience and comfort with drift diving.
The site ranges from 10 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Egg Rock is a boat-only dive site located 27.5 kilometres from the shore.
The most reliable conditions are found between April and October.
Diving at Egg Rock in Yeppoon requires the following certifications: Experienced Divers. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Egg Rock in Yeppoon. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Egg Rock in Yeppoon are April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Egg Rock in Yeppoon can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Egg Rock in Yeppoon typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.