Plongée à SS Yongala — Australia
The SS Yongala sank in a cyclone in 1911 and is now arguably the world's best wreck dive for marine life density. Giant groupers the size of cars, sea snakes by the dozen, bull sharks, eagle rays, and massive turtles all call this 110m wreck home. The biomass per square meter here is staggering — the wreck is an oasis in otherwise sandy seabed.
- Score
- 58.5
- Visibilité
- 9–24m
- Température
- 22–30°C
- Meilleurs mois
- May, June, July
SCORE
-19.3058°N
147.6222°E
The SS Yongala sank in a cyclone in 1911 and is now arguably the world's best wreck dive for marine life density. Giant groupers the size of cars, sea snakes by the dozen, bull sharks, eagle rays, and massive turtles all call this 110m wreck home. The biomass per square meter here is staggering — the wreck is an oasis in otherwise sandy seabed.
Australia's Greatest Wreck Dive
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
68.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Key Species
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Museum of Tropical Queensland (Townsville)
- SS Yongala Memorial
Non-Diver Score
Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.
Safety & Emergency
Drive to Townsville (1 hr) for hospital and chamber
Top Operators
Yongala Dive
PADI
Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive
PADI