WOLF ROCK – “Australia’s Best Shark and Ray Dive”

Double Dive Charter for Open Water Divers (other options also available).

It is believed that Wolf Rock was given its name by Captain Cook who had a Lieutenant Wolfe onboard the HMS Endeavour. The two pinnacles that break the surface regardless of the tides would have represented a significant navigational hazard for early seafarers.

We now know that Wolf Rock is just the tip of a large site made up of a series of volcanic pinnacles, gutters, and gulley’s some as deep as 38m. Located just 2km off Double Island Point it is the last significant rocky outcrop before Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world at.

Essentially an oasis in a desert, animals from all over the East coast of Australia come to Wolf Rock to be cleaned, to breed, to seek shelter, and to eat!

Another reason for the abundance of marine life at Wolf Rock is the current. The currents are always stronger in the summer and are ideal conditions for large animals to gather in. The flow of water over their gills keep the animals well oxygenated.

If the current is running, you can bet it is going to be an exciting dive!

Visibility at Wolf Rock ranges from 5-50m and is very unpredictable! There doesn’t appear to be any season that it is noticeably better than any other. Visibility can change very quickly at Wolf Rock but on an average day, you should expect 10-15m.

Due to the Depth, Currents and Visibility Wolf Rock can be a challenging dive site. You don’t have to be a really experienced diver to enjoy Wolf Rock but you should be a reasonably competent diver. We take pride in ensuring that divers of all levels are well prepared to safely enjoy the wonders of Wolf Rock!

During the winter/spring humpback whale migration we also get to enjoy whale spotting as an added bonus.

Charters to Wolf Rock run on a daily basis weather permitting.