Wreck of the S.S. Yongala

The Yongala is thought of as one of the world’s ten best wreck dives because of the array of animal life that now lives in or near the wreck. Divers can see turtles, rays, giant groupers, barracudas, schools of giant trevally and cobia among others.

This steamer ship sank in 1911 but lay undiscovered for 50 years. It is the largest and most intact wreck in Australian waters.

Nearby Heron Island is also home to a turtle sanctuary and the famous Heron Island Bommie dive.