Hervey Bay Dive Centre – ex-HMAS Tobruk Dive Tour
A thrilling and unique experience to see the ex-HMAS Tobruk in Hervey Bay
About your day with Hervey Bay Dive
The ex-HMAS Tobruk lies on the seabed north of Hervey Bay, resting on its starboard side. The Ex-HMAS Tobruk is one of the world’s newest wreck diving sites and was officially opened for underwater exploration in late February 2019. The unexpected position of the Tobruk makes it an even more fascinating dive. Unlike any other wreck in Queensland, it provides a one-of-a-kind experience with great access and an impressive scale. The open stern doors reveal the massive main tank deck, offering an almost 120-metre swim-through like no other. Divers exploring the ship and its surroundings will encounter a rich variety of marine life. Colourful reef fish and anemones will welcome divers as they descend. You might also spot octopus, lionfish, pufferfish, and schools of baitfish as you swim through the enormous tank deck. For those experienced enough to reach the seafloor, grouper, cod, wobbegong sharks, and rays await.
Trip Overview
The guided ex-HMAS Tobruk Dive Tour departs daily from the Boat Club Marina. The tours are operated with two high-speed dive vessels, carrying a maximum of 10 divers per trip to ensure personalised service and attention. You’ll be guided by the qualified PADI dive team, who are passionate about our marine environment and diver safety. The tour includes two dives on this mega wreck, with tanks and weights provided. A torch is recommended. Tech divers and scuba clubs are welcome at Hervey Bay Dive Centre. The total duration of this tour is 5 hours.
About the Tobruk
HMAS Tobruk (L 50) was a Landing Ship Heavy (LSH) for the Royal Australian Navy. Designed in the 1970s, she provided the Australian Army with a permanent sealift capability. The keel was laid down in Newcastle, NSW, in 1979, and the ship was launched in 1980 and commissioned in 1981. Tobruk was a multi-purpose heavy lift ship, capable of transporting soldiers, heavy vehicles, and tanks, and delivering them via landing craft or by beaching directly.
Decommissioned in July 2015, the Tobruk was secured by Queensland in late 2016. The ship was towed from Sydney to Bundaberg in December 2016, where it was prepared for scuttling in Wide Bay in June 2018.
Highlight
- Maximum of 10 dive customers
- 2 dives on this massive wreck
- The dives are guided by a highly qualified PADI dive team
What to Bring
- Your diving certification info/logbook, gear and towel
- Warm jacket and hat
- Camera, GoPro
Inclusions
- 2x guided dives of Ex-HMAS Tobruk
- Tanks & weight belt
- Tea / Coffee and refreshments throughout the day
- Ample Car Park Spaces
- Experienced Dive Guides
Optional Extras
- Air Tanks & Weight Belt
- Regulator / Ocky
- Torch (night/wreck dives)
- BCD
- Wetsuits
- Mask, Snorkel and Fins
- Gloves
- Go-Pro’s (limited)
Full Itinerary
- Check-in – NOTE: Diving the Tobruk wreck is tide dependent so departure times do vary daily. – You will be advised of your check-in time once the date of travel is confirmed
- Duration – 5 hours (2 Dives on the wreck)
- Departs – The Boat Club Marina Urangan Harbour
- Departures – Scheduled departures apply (Contact us with your preferred travel date)
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