

Best for beginner divers, 10-19m, boat entry, mild current.
Hanging Rock is a reef dive located off Mooloolaba, Australia, suitable for beginners. The site features depths ranging from 10 to 19 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres. Divers typically spend 50 minutes exploring the reef structure. Access is by boat, and conditions include mild currents and variable visibility. Hazards to note include boat traffic, jellyfish, rip currents, sea urchins, stonefish, and surf. Divers should shuffle their feet when near the reef bottom to avoid stonefish and sea urchins. Night diving is permitted at this location. Sun corals are present and show their best colour during early morning dives when light levels are lower.
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Sun corals show their best colour on early morning dives when light levels are lower, so try to get on the first boat out if you can. Shuffle your feet when near the reef bottom to avoid stonefish.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-19m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
21-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners who are comfortable with boat entries and mild currents.
Depths at this site range from 10 to 19 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres.
Hanging Rock requires a boat for access.
Divers should be mindful of boat traffic, entanglement risks, jellyfish, rip currents, sea urchins, stonefish, and surf.
Yes, night diving is available at this site.
Diving at Hanging Rock in Mooloolaba requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Hanging Rock in Mooloolaba. Water temperatures range from 21°C to 27°C.
Hanging Rock in Mooloolaba typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.