Must-do · Paid dive trip, book ahead
SS Yongala wreck dive
Alva Beach (Ayr), Queensland
Yongala Dive runs small group trips from Alva Beach near Ayr to the SS Yongala, a famous shipwreck dive, just over half an hour away by boat. Trips include two guided dives with up to 12 divers a day. Check their eligibility rules and book early.
Type: Must-do
Cost: Paid dive trip, book ahead
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