Magnetic ISLAND DIVE SITES
OUR DIVE SITES
Local, Lush & Loaded with Marine Life
The best part about diving with us? Our main dive sites are just a short stroll from the shop—no long boat rides, no stress, just gear up and go! And even better? These spots sit right inside the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in designated Green Zones, meaning they’re protected, thriving and teeming with marine life.
We hold marine park permits to dive here and collect the Environmental Management Charge (EMC) for each diver. That fee goes straight to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), helping to keep these reefs healthy for generations to come. So, when you dive here, you’re not just having an epic time—you’re giving back to the reef. Pretty sweet deal, right?
Alma Bay – A SHALLOW PARADISE WITH BIG VIBES
Alma Bay is the postcard-perfect beach spot, loved by locals and visitors alike. With lifeguards, a grassy park, BBQs, showers and a surf club, it’s THE place to spend a sun-soaked island day. But the real magic? It’s under the surface.
What’s waiting for you down there?
🪸 Epic rock formations—granite boulders stacked like nature’s playground
🐠 A coral wonderland—hard and soft corals bursting with colour
🦐 Macro heaven—nudibranchs galore (over 50 species spotted!)
🦈 Bottom dwellers—rays, bluespotted, shovelnose and cowtail rays
🐢 The occasional VIP—yep, green sea turtles cruise through too!
With depths of just 5 to 8 meters, Alma Bay is perfect for beginners, but still an absolute treat for experienced divers. Plus, with two different dive sites in one bay, you’ll have plenty to explore.
Geoffrey Bay & THE MOLTKE SHIPWRECK – HISTORY MEETS MARINE MAGIC
Geoffrey Bay isn’t just stunning from the shore—it’s a full-blown underwater playground. Back in the early 1900s, this spot was a busy and buzzing ferry landing. Then, in 1913, the German barque Moltke was intentionally sunk here to act as a breakwater for the vessels coming in … but, in classic FNQ fashion, things didn’t exactly go to plan and the ship was sunk in the wrong spot. So instead of doing its intended job of protecting the landing point, the wreck ultimately became one of the island’s best dive sites.
What makes it so rad?
⚓ The Moltke Wreck—sitting at 5 to 8 meters, still pretty intact & totally covered in coral
🐟 Fish galore—parrotfish, barracudas, batfish, and lionfish all call this wreck home
🦈 Shark spotting—wobbegongs, epaulette sharks & even baby blacktip reef sharks in the nearby mangroves
🐙 Other ocean legends—moray eels, stingrays and turtles making surprise appearances
Geoffrey Bay is a shore diver’s dream, but tides and currents can be tricky, so it’s best for experienced divers or those cruising with a dive guide. If you love history, marine life, or just the thrill of diving on a century-old wreck, this site needs to be on your Magnetic Island bucket list.
