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Curtin Artificial Reef

Curtin Artificial Reef

Queensland, Australia

Depth
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30m

Visibility
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5m - 15m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About Curtin Artificial Reef

This artificial reef has over 22 wreck scattered around it. The first vessel sank in 1968. The wreck artefacts include steel pontoons, concrete pipes, cars and tyres. This site offers a variety of dives such as, a wreck dive and a marine life dive. Full penetration is offered by some of the wrecks and marine life includes a variety of fish. This site makes a great drift dive and is advised for advanced divers due to depth and strong currents

Curtin Artificial Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Drift, Deep, Other, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

5m 15m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

21% – 35%

O2
Marine Life

  • Kingfish
  • Trevally
  • Cod
  • Queensland Groper
  • None
  • Red Emperor
  • Tuskfish
Weather Conditions

Water Temperature
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