Diving Destinations in Australia

Australia is known for its fabulous diving spots where you can view giant clams and coral reefs in aqua-blue waters. One of the most beautiful diving spots of Queensland is Port Douglas, north of Cairns. Swim through the corals of the Cathedrals or Agincourt Reef.

Lizard Island in Queensland is another great choice where clams as old as 150 years are there in the Clam Garden. Or, visit nearby Cod Hole where many visitors hand-feed huge potato cod. You'll also see underwater coral off of this resort island.

Yongala Wreck of Queensland is a really unique site for divers. The wreck, sunk in 1911 by a cyclone, houses fish, turtles and corals. The SS Yongala is a must-see for divers visiting the area.

Heron Island in Queensland is one of the most popular of all diving sites in Australia. Here, divers can spy octopus, turtles, sharks, rays, eels, trout and much more. There are over 20 unique diving spots here, in one place.

Lady Elliot Island in Queensland, off the town of Bundaberg features boats that take snorkelers out to see manta rays, huge fish and barracudas.

Coral Sea, Queensland, is east of the Great Barrier Reef. Sharks feed here at Predator's Playground. Reefs run for hundreds of square miles and it's impossible to see all this area has to offer in one day.

Rottnest Island in WA was once a prison island. Over 100 dive sites are featured in this one area where you'll see wrecks, thousands of fish, and much, much more.

The Whitsunday Islands of Queensland allows views of 74 islands, uncountable diving sites, and is a fabulous site for snorkeling.