Tonquin Beach on the Sunshine Coast offers a sheltered environment for snorkellers, featuring a mix of reef and kelp forest habitats. Accessible via a rainforest trail, the site provides a shore entry into waters ranging from 1 to 5 metres deep, with an average depth of 3 metres. Conditions are generally suitable for beginners, though the water remains cool throughout the year, ranging from 9C to 14C. Snorkellers should be aware of potential hazards including cold water, rip currents, sea urchins, and surf. Parking is available near the site, and typical sessions last up to 120 minutes.

North Dunlap Island offers a combined reef and kelp forest experience suitable for beginner divers. Located off the Sunshine Coast, this site features depths between 12 and 15 metres with an average of 13 metres. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres, allowing divers to navigate the kelp canopy and reef structure. Currents are mild, though divers must remain aware of boat traffic and perform safety stops before surfacing. Due to water temperatures between 9 and 12 degrees Celsius, appropriate thermal protection is required. Entanglement in dense kelp growth is a primary hazard, so slow, deliberate movement is recommended. Access is by boat only, with local charter and dive shop support available.

Eagle Island is a reef dive located off the Sunshine Coast, Canada, featuring depths between 8 and 16 metres. The site is accessed by boat and is suitable for divers building experience, though it requires careful planning due to strong currents. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres. Water temperatures are cold, fluctuating between 9 and 12 degrees Celsius throughout the year, necessitating the use of a drysuit or a thick 7mm wetsuit with hood and gloves. Divers should exercise caution when navigating the cave and swim-through sections and maintain strict buoyancy control. Always consult tidal tables to time dives with slack water.

Puffin Islet in the Broken Group Islands is a boat-access reef site characterised by large boulders covered in pink coralline algae. The site offers depths ranging from 2 to 12 metres, with an average of 7 metres, making it suitable for intermediate divers and snorkelers. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 9 and 12 degrees Celsius, with summer temperatures reaching up to 18 degrees Celsius. Hazards to be aware of include boat traffic, entanglement risks, sea urchins, and surge. Species recorded around this area include various nudibranchs, sculpin, lingcod, and pinnipeds.