Book your dive
Wonder Reef offers an iconic blue water experience for a range of divers and capabilities. Local dive companies run tours for open water dives to 18 metres, through to advanced dives descending 30 metres to the bottom where the big fish of the ocean dwell.
Dive tours
Guided dive tours are available for certified divers and include access to commercial moorings, dive routes matched to certification level, experienced local guides, and regular departures.
Gold Coast Dive Adventures
Gold Coast Dive Adventures is a leading offshore dive company with a 100 per cent safety record. The team runs dive adventures seven days a week from North Stradbroke Island to 9 Mile Reef and everywhere in between.
GCDA operate from the Runaway Bay Marina, conveniently close to Wonder Reef. Tours cater to all levels of certified divers, in groups of 12 or less.
Visit the GCDA website
Independent diving
Independent divers with their own vessel and equipment can access Wonder Reef via a public mooring and permit system. Allow between 30 to 60 minutes to explore this wonderous underwater environment. By booking the public mooring, divers are obtaining a permit to enter the public dive precinct.
Independent divers must be certified.
Diving buddies are mandatory.
Bring your own vessel and dive gear.
An observer must always remain on the vessel.
Maximum of 10 divers at any one time on the public mooring.
Please ensure you use the buoy marked 'Public mooring'.
Important information for independent dives
Requirements include
- Minimum of two certified divers
- One non–diver remaining on the vessel
- Maximum of 10 divers per booking
- Use of the designated public mooring
- Review of the Diver Safety Plan and booking conditions
Please read our disclaimer
Council does not give any representation or warranty of any kind (whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise) arising from or in connection with a person's entry to and use of the Wonder Reef precinct; and Council shall not be liable, to the extent permitted by law, for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any personal injury, loss or damage suffered or sustained in connection with a person's entry to and use of the Wonder Reef precinct. Any entry to and use of the Wonder Reef precinct is at the risk of the entrant or user who accepts all risk, responsibility and liability for any loss, damage, cost or other consequence arising directly or indirectly from such entry or use.
Public boat ramps
The nearest public boat ramps include
- The Spit Marine Stadium South – Muriel Henchman Drive
- The Spit Marine Stadium North – Muriel Henchman Drive
- Southport Broadwater Parklands (opposite North Street)
- Main Beach, Proud Park (Waterways Drive)
- Labrador, Loders Creek
- Labrador, Harley Park
- Runaway Bay, Ray Street
Diver safety, education and awareness
Watch this video in preparation for your dive; it contains important information to help you stay safe and reduce your impact on the environment at Wonder Reef.
WARNING
Scuba diving can be inherently dangerous. Accidents can and do happen, which may result in serious bodily injury, death and or property damage. Prior to undertaking any scuba diving you should ensure you are aware of all the risks involved, including those risks associated with any health condition you may have.
Safety first
Diving at Wonder Reef is subject to weather, swell and visibility. Divers should always assess conditions and ensure they are suitably trained and prepared. Preparing yourself is key for ensuring a safe dive where deep respect for the ocean and marine life need to be considered.
Download the diver safety plan(PDF, 2MB)
Finding the reef
GPS coordinates: -27.95868, 153.45506
Wonder Reef is located 2.5 kilometres offshore from The Spit and is easily reached by boat from multiple Gold Coast boat ramps.
See the map