Country Guide

Best Scuba Diving in Australia

8 dive sites in Australia, ranked by our data-driven Score across 12 categories including marine life, coral health, visibility, operator quality, and value. Average score: 67.7/100.

1. #1 · Oceania

   Great Barrier Reef

   Score 79.4 · Queensland
2. #2 · Indian Ocean

   Christmas Island

   Score 70.3 · Christmas Island Territory
3. #3 · Indian Ocean

   Rowley Shoals

   Score 69.8 · Western Australia
4. #4 · Pacific Ocean

   Julian Rocks

   Score 69.3 · Byron Bay, New South Wales
5. #5 · Pacific Ocean

   Lord Howe Island

   Score 68.8 · New South Wales
6. #6 · Indian Ocean

   Navy Pier

   Score 67.6 · Exmouth, Western Australia
7. #7 · Asia-Pacific

   SS Yongala

   Score 58.5 · Queensland
8. #8 · Asia-Pacific

   Ningaloo Reef

   Score 57.9 · Western Australia