Recreational fishing reef 7 km east-south-east of St Helena Island: the upright wreck of the Tiwi Pearl in 21 m, concrete pipe clusters, quarried rock and a barge. Scuba diving and snorkelling need a specific marine park permit.
Visibility at Harry Atkinson Artificial Reef
Underwater visibility at Harry Atkinson Artificial Reef shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall rather than holding to a fixed range. Calm, settled days after a dry spell usually bring the clearest water.
Region: Moreton Bay, QLD
Skill Level: Permit only
Depth: To 21 m
Water Temperature: 20-24 °C
Marine Life: Butterflyfish schools around the concrete pipes; a recreational fishing reef
Hazards: Recreational scuba diving, snorkelling, spearfishing, surface-supplied diving and dive charters are prohibited without a specific marine park permit or commercial activity agreement (special activity notice); fines apply
Facilities: Boat access only; General Use zone of Moreton Bay Marine Park, 7 km east-south-east of St Helena Island