Flat Rock - Nursery

Flat Rock is a captivating dive site situated around 2.5 nautical miles north of Point Lookout in Queensland, Australia. The Nursery, found on the southwestern corner of the reef, offers an exceptional underwater experience. With depths ranging from 5m to 15m along the current line, this site is ideal for beginners and divers fascinated by macro and juvenile species.

Exploring the shallow waters, you'll encounter stunning hard coral growth teeming with small, tropical, juvenile species. Keep an eye out for Green sea turtles, Hawksbills, and Loggerheads, which are frequent visitors to this picturesque location.

One of the highlights of Flat Rock is the natural eddy current, creating a sheltered bowl where hard corals thrive in abundance. Dive enthusiasts can marvel at the vibrant coral ecosystem while spotting wobbegongs, octopuses, nudibranchs, and tropical fish peacefully feeding and residing among the coral. If you're lucky, you might even catch glimpses of leopard sharks and white tip reef sharks.

With a visibility of up to 14m and a maximum depth of 15m, the underwater landscape at Flat Rock is a delight to explore. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, this dive site offers a memorable and accessible underwater adventure in Australia's beautiful waters.