Explore the Best Scuba Diving Destinations in Australia

Australia is renowned for its incredible scuba diving spots, with the Great Barrier Reef being the most famous. But there are many other lesser-known dive sites worth exploring. From the Ningaloo Reef to the Whitsunday Islands, and from Port Douglas to South West Rocks, Australia has something for every type of diver. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest and healthiest coral reef system in the world, with more than 2,900 individual reefs covering 1,400 miles of ocean.

It's home to a wide variety of tropical marine life, including minke and humpback whales. The Ningaloo Reef is Australia's only peripheral reef, located just off the coast of Exmouth in Western Australia. It has more than 260 species of hard corals and an abundance of tropical marine life, including whale sharks. The best time to spot whale sharks is in April and May when they come to feed on plankton.

The Whitsunday Islands are ideal for both beginner and advanced divers. With shallow coral reefs that can be explored directly from the coast, they are full of beautiful corals, huge rock formations and colorful fish.

Port Douglas

is an excellent starting point for exploring the dive sites of the Cinta de Agincourt Reef, with 45 different dive sites to choose from.

South West Rocks

is a great alternative to the Great Barrier Reef and is home to the largest cave dive site in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Blairgowrie Wharf in Port Phillip Bay is one of the favorite places for underwater photographers and is often described as the best temperate mud dive site in the world.

The Queensland Reef

is the largest reef on Earth, extending more than 2000 km and home to thousands of amazing living organisms. Diving in Australia opens up a world of treasures, with a chance to see different types of sharks, sea turtles, whales and dolphins. The SS Yongala disaster zone is an area drained by a river with a shipwreck, steep fall and more - all jumpers dream of visiting this site.

Fish Rock is located off the coast of South West Shakes in New South Wales and is known as Australia's best dive site in the sea. It extends 125 meters (410 feet) and has clear water all year round. Kangaroo Island has the largest population of green sea dragons in the world and is one of the few areas where you can discover Australian sea lions and hidden New Zealand seals.

Lord Howe Island

has more than 60 steep descents around it, including coral reefs which are among the southernmost in the world.

Ball's Pyramid is known as the island's steep fall and houses the highest ocean basin in the world. Comets Opening or Fish Rock Buckle is a must-see for underwater photographers with more than 90 shipwrecks scattered all over Darwin Harbour. Australia offers some of the most spectacular scuba diving experiences in the world, from exploring vibrant coral reefs to discovering hidden shipwrecks. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, there's something for everyone - from shallow dives to deep dives - so you can explore some of nature's most incredible underwater wonders.