The ex-HMAS BRISBANE Conservation Park is the Sunshine Coast’s number one dive site and is world class.

The Conservation Park was created when the former Australian Navy warship, the HMAS Brisbane was scuttled on 31st July 2005 to create an artificial reef. The ex-HMAS BRISBANE measures 133 metres in length and lies on a sandy bottom in 28 metres of water. ‘The Brisbane’ is covered with hard and soft corals and more than 200 species of fish have been recorded so far. Large schools of pelagic fish swarm around the twin chimney stacks. The ex-HMAS BRISBANE is the largest diveable wreck in Queensland.

Diving experts agree that the ex-HMAS BRISBANE is one of the best prepared ships to be scuttled anywhere in the world to create an artificial reef. Large holes have been strategically cut along the entire length of both sides of the ship to allow divers easy entry and exit. It is virtually impossible to get lost inside the ship or become entangled. There is little or no sediment on the floors of the ship making it safe for divers. The site is suitable both for the novice diver who may wish to only explore the ship from the outside or the experienced diver who would like to descend the chimney stack and discover the cavernous front boiler room and engine room.

A whole new world emerges at night and if you think diving the ex-HMAS Brisbane in the day is an adventure…. wait until you experience the ex-HMAS Brisbane at night!

Scuba World’s vessel ‘Dive Express’ is an 11.3 metre (38ft) custom built dive boat. It has all the features divers look for in a fast comfortable day boat. The vessel is surveyed to carry 18 divers plus 4 crew; each with their own seat. There is a marine toilet onboard and an outdoor shower.

Double tank night dives depart on the 1^st & 3^rd Saturday of every month. It is a fast, comfortable 20 minute trip from the marina to the dive site. Scuba World is the only dive charter company holding a commercial permit to conduct tours to the ex-HMAS Brisbane which operates from a marina located in The Wharf complex adjacent to UnderWater World. This means Scuba World customers are able to enjoy a hassle free day. They meet at Scuba World where free all day parking is provided and are able to board the dive vessel right outside the shop. Scuba World divers don’t waste time travelling to and from public jetties.

Safety is Scuba World’s number one priority. Our team of dive instructors is highly trained and very experienced.

Includes

• 2 x dives on the ex-HMAS Brisbane at night
• 1 x highly qualified, experienced and friendly dive guide

Duration

• Allow five (5) hours for the experience

Times

• Meet at Scuba World at 3:30pm (2:30pm in Winter)
• Depart Scuba World aboard ‘Dive Express’ at 4pm (3pm in Winter)
• Return back at Scuba World at approximately 8pm (7pm in Winter)

Dates

• Night dives to the ex-HMAS Brisbane depart on the first & third Saturday of each month (weather permitting)

Why choose to dive with Scuba World

• 100% safety record, arguably one of the finest in the industry
• We only employ staff with 2+ years experience and 100+ dives. This makes all Scuba World staff highly trained, experienced and qualified.
• Private Marina – depart directly from Scuba World. You don’t waste time traveling to and from public jetties.
• Closest dive store to the ex-HMAS Brisbane

Additional information

• Dive charters are subject to a minimum of 3 divers
• Dive charters are subject to the weather
• Diver must have dived within the last 2 years of dive date. Please click here for information about Scuba Worlds scuba skills update course.
• Diver must carry 2 torches (main & backup) and a cylume stick or strobe to attach to their tank
• Diver must carry a safety sausage & whistle
• Diver must call Scuba World on (07) 5444 8595 the afternoon prior to the day of the trip to confirm the weather conditions
• Diver must complete a diver record form before commencing the dive