Dive HMAS Brisbane wreck dive

Former Royal Australian Navy Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG) 41, HMAS Brisbane was scuttled by a team of explosives experts off the Queensland coast at Mooloolaba on 31 July 2005.

Mooloolaba is easily accessible from Brisbane being located 100 kilometres north of that city on Australia's Sunshine Coast. Surfing is another water activity that is also very popular on the beach at Mooloolaba or at nearby beaches such as Alexandra Headland, Coolum and Maroochydore.

Divers are transported to the wreck site on the 11 metre dive vessel 2- Ezy that is surveyed for 12 divers and four crew. Fresh and salt water showers, toilet and fridge/freezer and full sun and wind protection complete the amenities. Only 15 minutes to the wreck site and included is a courtesy bus pick up service for customers at Maroochydore and Mooloolaba. Guests coming from Noosa Heads have to use the commercial bus service to Maroochydore.

It is a truely awesome sensation to dive on such an imposing structure in such a perfect scenario. The Brisbane wreck is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the best wreck dives in the world.

Regulations Regarding Dives on the HMAS Brisbane Wreck

For those wishing to penetrate into the ship the current regulations are as follows:

• Open Water Diver with more than 20 logged dives. Penetration to a Max Depth of 18m
• Advanced Open Water Diver with less than 50 logged dives - Penetration to a Max Depth of 20m
• Advanced Open Water Diver or above with more than 50 logged dives - Penetration to non light locked areas
• Wreck/Cave Specialty Divers may do independent full penetration after initial orientation dives with a guide.
• You need to supply a certification card

PLEASE NOTE: All penetration divers must be accompanied by a dive guide and carry a torch!
Subsequent dives MUST BE with an equally qualified dive buddy and carry a Wreck Reel and torch.

When booking please let us know your diver certification level and experience so we can arrange adequate staffing for all our trips.

Recent Article

See an article on this wreck dive - July 31, 2007 | By Damian Bathersby (PDF Format)

Enquiries and Reservations

Deposit on booking and the balance paid at the dive shop on the morning of the trip.

We will ask all divers to phone in for a weather check between 4-5p.m. the day prior to the dive. If the dive is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, then all monies will be refunded or transferred to another day: the choice is yours.

Check availability of your preferred dates or other enquiries here

Once your enquiry has been received we will confirm whether berths are available on the dates that you have chosen. You will then receive directions for payment of a deposit to secure your place on the cruise. The balance owing is paid prior to departure at the Mooloolaba Dive Centre.

Deposits can be paid using our secure (SSL) booking form or by credit card via telephone.

This is a very popular cruise that is nearly always filled. You should make your booking well in advance.