Australia · Brisbane and Moreton Island (Mulgumpin) · Gold Coast
Advanced pinnacle dive on the western side of Flat Rock with notable shark and m
Advanced pinnacle dive on the western side of Flat Rock with notable shark and m
Flat Rock - The Pinnacles is a western-side Flat Rock pinnacle dive aimed at experienced scuba divers. The site is known for its more serious planning profile and is best treated as an advanced outing rather than a casual reef stop. Divers may see turtles, rays, migratory humpback whales, leopard sharks, grey nurse sharks, nudibranchs, and crayfish. Conditions and exposure should be checked carefully before committing to the dive.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Treat this as an advanced dive with potential shark encounters and plan conservative gas, buoyancy, and buddy procedures.
Legal Notes
The wider bay sits within a marine park framework, so local zoning and access rules should be checked before diving.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is an advanced scuba site with a more serious planning profile and wildlife that can include larger sharks and pelagic visitors.
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Brisbane and Moreton Island (Mulgumpin) Diving Guide | DiveJourney | Brisbane is the easiest big-city gateway to the sand islands and reefs of Moreton Bay. A short ferry ride puts you on Moreton Island (Mulgumpin), where the famo | Brisbane and Moreton Island (Mulgumpin)
Flat Rock - Shark Alley is an advanced boat dive known for seasonal grey nurse (
A shallow Flat Rock reef site focused on smaller marine life.
Drift-style reef dive with a small cave and chances for larger pelagic sightings