HMAS Brisbane
Raja Ampat · Indonesia
The HMAS Brisbane, a former guided missile destroyer, was scuttled in 2005 off the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, to create an artificial reef. This impressive wreck is now a thriving marine habitat, offering divers an exciting experience exploring its decks, engine room, and bridge. It attracts a variety of marine life, making it a popular site for both wreck and marine life enthusiasts.
Conditions
Depth
15 to 28 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
20 to 30 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
21 to 28°C
5mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Grouper
Last confirmed May 15, 2026 · 130 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Pied Oystercatcher
Last confirmed Jul 8, 2026 · 179 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Pied Stilt
Last confirmed Jun 24, 2026 · 130 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Australian Ibis
Last confirmed Jul 3, 2026 · 198 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Osprey
Last confirmed Jul 4, 2026 · 123 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Batfish
Last confirmed Jan 4, 2026 · 8 records
Very likely
Most dives
Green Sea Turtle
Last confirmed May 1, 2026 · 13 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Trevally
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear