Dive-site story
Flat Rock is an offshore rocky reef and protected marine park sanctuary situated north of Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island. Submerged gullies, swim-throughs, and sandy gutters like Shark Alley cut through the volcanic rock foundations. The site acts as a key aggregation zone for pelagic predators and seasonal aggregations of sharks and rays driven by the East Australian Current.
Congregating sand tiger sharks resting in protected rocky gutters during cooler months
Expansive swim-throughs, overhangs, and coral-encrusted boulders teeming with reef fish
Summer encounters with leopard sharks and manta rays feeding along oceanic currents
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter brings cooler water and peak grey nurse shark numbers, while summer offers warmer temperatures, leopard sharks, and manta rays.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Tiger Shark (Grey Nurse Shark)Carcharias taurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Leopard Shark (Zebra Shark)Stegostoma tigrinum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Reef Manta RayMobula alfredi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Banded WobbegongOrectolobus ornatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Loggerhead TurtleCaretta caretta | Common |
Marine forecast
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