World-class wreck diving, no passport required.
The dive
A purpose-scuttled guided-missile destroyer turned thriving artificial reef. The founder field-test trip — proof world-class wreck diving can be a relaxed local weekend.
When to go
Diveable year-round; autumn (Mar–May) tends to bring the calmest seas and best visibility on the Sunshine Coast.
Readiness
Advanced-level site — suits Advanced Open Water divers and up. Typical requirements:
Not sure you're ready? Read our readiness guide or check yourself in the planner.
Logistics
| Getting there | Self-drive weekend from Brisbane (~1.5 hrs). Drive from Brisbane to Mooloolaba / Sunshine Coast departure points (~1.5 hrs), then a short day-boat run to the wreck. |
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| Where to stay | Self-drive / coastal town. Sunshine Coast accommodation near Mooloolaba; an easy self-drive weekend from Brisbane. |
| Operator to look for | Reviewed Sunshine Coast operators with wreck briefings and Nitrox available. |
Sources
Links checked 29 September 2026. They cover the site's location, protection status and background. Costs, difficulty and season windows are ScubaRogue's editorial estimates, so confirm them with your operator before you book. How we research
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