

Best for advanced divers, 22-37m, boat entry, strong current.
Gotham City at Flinders Reef is a deep-water site featuring a dramatic pinnacle, wall, and drop-off. The topography ranges from 22 to 37 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. Due to the open ocean location and strong currents, this site is reserved for advanced divers. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 20 metres. Divers should plan for boat access and consider diving during slack tide to manage the current. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, nudibranchs, and various reef fish. The site is suitable for night diving, with typical dive times around 45 minutes.
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Time your descent for slack water if possible, as the current can make working the deeper sections of wall genuinely demanding. Keep a close eye on your bottom time at depth, 37 metres burns through your no-deco limits quickly.
The site is accessible only by boat. Dive charters operate from the mainland, with many departing from Manly Boat Harbour in Brisbane.
This site is a boat dive in open ocean conditions, requiring a good level of physical fitness and advanced diving skills.
Recorded at this site
Depth
22-37m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-27°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
No, this site is suitable for advanced divers only due to the deep depths, strong currents, and open ocean conditions.
The site ranges from 22 to 37 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
Gotham City is a boat dive located 8.5 kilometres from shore, requiring boat charter access.
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, nudibranchs, and various reef fish. Grey nurse sharks are observed in winter and leopard sharks in summer.
The best months to visit are April through December.
Diving at Gotham City in Brisbane requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Gotham City in Brisbane. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 27°C.
Gotham City in Brisbane can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Gotham City in Brisbane typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.