Fees · Destination Guide
Wreck dives, turtle reefs, and hinterland escapes from an easy marina base
Key fee: 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
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 18 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
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 |
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| 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 |
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Fee
3hr timeslot (permits allocated to timeslots)