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Roy Rufus Artificial Reef
Hervey Bay, QLD
Water temp19-27 °C
Visibility5-15 m
DepthTo 18 m
Best timeHigh tide, on small tides; April to November
Diver-built artificial reef off the eastern side of Big Woody Island, started in 1968: car bodies, tyres, pipes, barges and small ships on sand to 18 m, home to turtles, wobbegongs, sea snakes and stonefish. Dived only on the high tide.
Visibility at Roy Rufus Artificial Reef
Visibility at Roy Rufus Artificial Reef typically ranges from 5 to 15 metres, though it shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall. High tide, on small tides; April to November generally offers the best conditions for diving here.