Bundaberg & Southern Great Barrier Reef · Queensland

Scuba Diving at Ex-HMAS Tobruk

A former navy heavy landing ship scuttled in 2018 off the Bundaberg–Fraser Coast, now a large offshore wreck dive for experienced divers.

Wreck
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The ex-HMAS Tobruk is a former Royal Australian Navy heavy landing ship, scuttled in 2018 in the Great Sandy Marine Park between Bundaberg and Hervey Bay as an artificial reef and dive site.

It is an offshore boat dive, marketed by operators for experienced divers, with large groupers, rays, turtles and schooling fish around the hull.

Trips run from Bundaberg; Lady Musgrave Experience includes it in its itineraries for experienced divers.

Northern Territory wreck diving, represented by an AI-generated editorial image.

Advanced · 18–25 m

Recommended: Advanced Open Water Diver. What can I dive with my cert?

Max depth

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Access

boat

Current

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Water temp

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Level

advanced

Ex-HMAS Tobruk Depth, Access and Conditions

Region	Bundaberg & Southern Great Barrier Reef
State	Queensland
Access	boat
Site type	wreck
Experience level	advanced

These are guidance categories, not guarantees. Conditions on the day, and an operator’s own requirements, override any classification here.

Marine Life at Ex-HMAS Tobruk

Queensland groper
rays
turtles
schooling fish

Access

Boat access only, from Bundaberg.
Operators restrict it to experienced divers; confirm certification and logged-dive requirements when booking.

Hazards

depth
overhead environment if entering the hull
current and swell offshore
entanglement

Who Takes You to Ex-HMAS Tobruk

Businesses documented as regularly diving this site.

Lady Musgrave ExperienceBurnett HeadsSSIA Bundaberg operator running daily trips to Lady Musgrave Island's lagoon and its wind- and solar-powered reef pontoon, with overnight stays and ex-HMAS Tobruk dives.BoatCoursesAdvancedHireStaySource-backed profile

Useful Training for Diving Ex-HMAS Tobruk

Not a list of everything available — the qualifications that actually change what you can do at this site.

Advanced Open Water DiverFive guided specialty dives that extend depth to 30 metres and introduce navigation and other skills.Wreck DiverDiving wrecks safely, and understanding where external touring ends and penetration begins.Deep DiverExtending recreational limits to 40 metres, with the gas planning and narcosis awareness that requires.Enriched Air NitroxDiving with elevated oxygen to extend no-decompression limits — the most commonly taken specialty.

Dive Sites Similar to Ex-HMAS Tobruk

Worth reading alongside this one.

Lady Musgrave IslandA coral cay enclosing a navigable lagoon — sheltered diving with excellent clarity.Cochrane Artificial ReefA 32-hectare artificial reef off Bargara built from scuttled vessels, aircraft and lightships, home to more than 150 fish species.

Planning Guides for Diving Ex-HMAS Tobruk

Practical guides selected from this site's access, environment, wildlife and experience profile.

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Dive Sites Near Ex-HMAS Tobruk

Other documented sites within range, nearest first — useful for building a trip rather than a single dive.

Cochrane Artificial Reef · 38 kmA 32-hectare artificial reef off Bargara built from scuttled vessels, aircraft and lightships, home to more than 150 fish species.Lady Elliot Island · 96 kmA coral cay at the reef's southern tip, with some of Australia's most reliable manta encounters.Wolf Rock · 106 kmAn offshore volcanic pinnacle and one of the few known aggregation sites for pregnant grey nurse sharks.

Other Dive Businesses Near Ex-HMAS Tobruk

Not documented as servicing this site, but close enough to be useful for fills, hire or advice.

Lady Elliot Island Eco ResortAn eco-resort on a no-take coral cay reached only by air, with beach and boat diving and a resident manta ray population of about 40.Bundaberg Aqua ScubaA Bundaberg-based training and equipment business serving the local diving community and southern reef access.1770 ReefAn operation running trips from the Town of 1770 to Lady Musgrave Island and the southern Great Barrier Reef.Heron Island ResortA resort on a no-day-tripper coral cay off Gladstone whose PADI Marine Centre runs three boat dives a day plus night dives to around 20 nearby sites.

Location of Ex-HMAS Tobruk

Ex-HMAS Tobruk, Bundaberg & Southern Great Barrier Reef, Queensland.

Ex-HMAS Tobruk Diving FAQs

How deep is Ex-HMAS Tobruk?

Depth varies by route and conditions. Confirm the planned profile with the operator.

Is Ex-HMAS Tobruk suitable for beginners?

Depth, current or exposure make this demanding regardless of what a certification card permits. Discuss your recent diving honestly with the operator rather than relying on certification alone.

How do you get to Ex-HMAS Tobruk?

Boat access only, from Bundaberg. Operators restrict it to experienced divers; confirm certification and logged-dive requirements when booking.

What will I see at Ex-HMAS Tobruk?

Commonly reported marine life includes Queensland groper, rays, turtles, schooling fish. Sightings are never guaranteed.

When is the best time to dive Ex-HMAS Tobruk?

Conditions vary through the year. Check with local operators close to your dates.

Where is Ex-HMAS Tobruk?

Ex-HMAS Tobruk is in the Bundaberg & Southern Great Barrier Reef region of Queensland.

Last researched: September 2026. Dive businesses change frequently — confirm current services, prices and requirements directly with the operator before booking.