Best for advanced divers, 10-43m, boat entry, extreme current.
The Quetta is a 19th-century passenger steamship wreck located in the Torres Strait, Australia. Resting at depths between 10 and 43 metres, with an average of 20 metres, this site is strictly for advanced divers. The defining characteristic is the extreme current, which can exceed four knots, necessitating dives only during the short slack tide window. Divers often use a descent line to reach the wreck. Due to the depth and potential for entanglement, careful decompression planning is required. Visibility is typically around 10 metres. Access is by boat only, and divers should coordinate closely with their skipper regarding the specific slack water timing.
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Current at the Quetta can shift quickly and runs hard, so dive it on a neap tide and brief with your skipper on the precise slack window before descending. Carry a DSMB and plan your decompression stops conservatively given the depth range.
The site is extremely remote and is not visited by regular day-trip operators. Access is only via specialised liveaboard expeditions that venture into the Far Northern Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait. Trips may depart from Horn Island or Cairns as part of a longer itinerary.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
10-43m
Visibility
10m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Extreme
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
No, this site is classified as an advanced dive due to extreme currents, significant depth, and the requirement for precise decompression planning.
The wreck lies at depths ranging from 10 to 43 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
The Quetta Wreck is a boat-only dive located over 10 kilometres from the shore.
The best months to dive the site are May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
The main hazards include extreme currents, potential for entanglement, low visibility, and the need to manage decompression limits at depth.
Diving at The Quetta Wreck in Queensland requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at The Quetta Wreck in Queensland. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.
The Quetta Wreck in Queensland is known for extreme currents. Only very experienced divers should attempt this dive, and only under favourable conditions.
Visibility at The Quetta Wreck in Queensland typically ranges from 10 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
