Wreck Beach on Great Keppel Island is home to a fascinating 1960s-era sunken barge that has transformed into an artificial reef in the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The shallow wreck sits in clear, warm waters just offshore, encrusted with vibrant corals and sponges, and attracts clouds of colourful reef fish. This unique site offers snorkelers the chance to swim over and around the submerged barge structure, exploring its nooks and crannies while surrounded by the rich marine life of the Keppel Bay Islands.
Wreck Beach (sunken barge dive site)
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Wave Height 0.1 mSwell Period 3.4 sWind Speed 6.8 knPrecipitation 1.4 mmTidal Phase flood
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Low risk: Tidal currents
Tidal currents can flow through the channel between Great Keppel Island and the mainland, especially during spring tides.
Low risk: Hidden marine life in wreck crevices
Marine life such as stonefish and lionfish may shelter in the wreck's crevices.
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Located off Wreck Beach on Great Keppel Island. Accessible via ferry or charter from Rosslyn Bay (near Yeppoon, Queensland). Snorkel tours and dive charters run from Great Keppel Island to the sunken barge site offshore.
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Parking at Rosslyn Bay Marina (pay parking available).
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Boat transfer or charter fees apply. Great Keppel Island ferry tickets required.
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