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Townsville Australia

Central Great Barrier Reef access for the SS Yongala, underwater art, and island hiking

Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 17 sources

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Alma Bay dive spot

Alma Bay

Reef

Easy Magnetic Island shore bay with shallow reef and sand.

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Visibility6 m
AccessEasy entry
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Lodestone Reef dive spot

Lodestone Reef

Reef

Townsville offshore reef with shallow coral gardens and pelagic potential.

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Visibility12 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Museum of Underwater Art, Coral Greenhouse dive spot

Museum of Underwater Art, Coral Greenhouse

Artificial ReefReef

John Brewer Reef sculpture dive with coral walls and open reef setting.

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Visibility12 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
SS Yongala Wreck dive spot

SS Yongala Wreck

Artificial ReefWreck

Protected offshore wreck with dense fish life and advanced conditions.

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Visibility15 m
AccessDifficult access
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeModerate surge
Keeper Reef dive spot

Keeper Reef

Reef

Shallow coral-garden maze with rich reef life.

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AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Yongala dive spot

Yongala

Wreck
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