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Sunshine Coast Mooloolaba Australia

Wreck dives, turtle reefs, and hinterland escapes from an easy marina base

Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 18 sources

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Fees And Permits

Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.

Fees You Can't Skip

Ex-HMAS Brisbane Conservation Park permit (divers and snorkellers) - Private divers $54 per person per 3hr timeslot; club divers $48 per person per 3hr timeslot; private snorkellers $32 per person per 3hr timeslot
Typical payment pattern: There is no general tourism levy or reef tag for local Sunshine Coast diving, but ExHMAS Brisbane is a restricted access conservation park with mandatory permits and strict conditions.

What people usually pay

There is no general tourism levy or reef tag for local Sunshine Coast diving, but Ex-HMAS Brisbane is a restricted access conservation park with mandatory permits and strict conditions. Budget for the wreck permit on top of any charter or gear-hire costs.

Fee	Amount	Applies to	Where to pay	Notes
Ex-HMAS Brisbane Conservation Park permit (divers and snorkellers)	Private divers $54 per person per 3hr timeslot; club divers $48 per person per 3hr timeslot; private snorkellers $32 per person per 3hr timeslot 3hr timeslot (permits allocated to timeslots)	Anyone entering the restricted access area to dive or snorkel Ex-HMAS Brisbane	Where to pay	Permits are limited and diver numbers are capped (private bookings and club bookings have maximum group sizes). Permits for private divers and snorkellers using the public mooring are obtained through the licensed dive tour operators. On-the-spot fines can apply for entering without a permit or breaching conditions.