Sources · Destination Guide
Sunshine Coast Mooloolaba Australia
Wreck dives, turtle reefs, and hinterland escapes from an easy marina base
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 18 sources
Partner with DiveJourney to improve dive spot information in this destination and be featured on the destination guide. Apply here.
Research Sources
Destination Guide Sources For Sunshine Coast (Mooloolaba)
Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.
18 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026
Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.
- Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service: Ex-HMAS Brisbane dive and permit information - Permit requirement, fees, group caps, and safety guidance for the wreck
- Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service: Ex-HMAS Brisbane park home - Official park overview and links to safety information
- Visit Sunshine Coast: Barwon Banks dive site - Offshore dive site description and depth range
- Sunreef Mooloolaba: local diving conditions - Operator-reported water temperature and visibility ranges
- Bureau of Meteorology: Sunshine Coast Airport climate averages - Monthly air temperature, rainfall, and wind climate normals for trip planning
- Queensland Government: Wave monitoring (coastal wave and sea temperature data) - Near-real-time significant wave height and sea surface temperature readings
- Queensland Government: Whale watching guidance - When to see whales along the Queensland coast and general wildlife watching rules
- Queensland Government: Grey nurse shark information - Protected status and notes on Wolf Rock as a key site
- Queensland Parks: Marine stinger warning (park warnings lookup) - Official warning that marine stingers may occur more frequently in warmer months
- Australian Government Department of Home Affairs: Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visa - Visitor entry option for eligible passport holders
- Australian Government Department of Home Affairs: eVisitor visa - Visitor entry option for eligible passport holders
- Divers Alert Network: emergency contact information - Diving emergency hotline numbers including within Australia
- Mooloolaba Triathlon: event overview - 2026 dates that can affect accommodation and traffic
- Garmin Noosa Triathlon: event overview - 2026 dates that can affect accommodation and road conditions around Noosa
- Australia Zoo: visitor services and facilities - Transport and visitor information for a major topside day trip
- The Original Eumundi Markets: FAQ - Market days and visitor guidance
- Sunshine Coast Council: Mount Ngungun trail details - Trail distance and overview for a popular hinterland hike
- Destination hero photo by Nick Sarvari - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@nicksarvari