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Barolin Point Dive Site

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4.2 12 species 29 contributors

Barolin Point is a year-round dive site in Australia's Great Sandy Marine Park with active coral and documented marine life.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

🐢 MPA · Great Sandy Marine Park updated 4 months ago
MPAShore entryFamily-friendlyYearRound

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Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
2.2 kn
Wave
0.34 m
Water
21.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ESE (36%)
Now: SSW (203°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 2.52m

Next: High at 01:00 (+0.55m)

+1.8 m0 m-0.8 m
▲ 01:00 · +0.55m ▼ 07:00 · -0.05m ▲ 14:00 · +1.05m ▼ 22:00 · +0.1m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV7.9 · high Air PM2.57 · good 05:43 17:45
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 9.1 0.48 8 0mm
09-20 9.8 0.48 8 0mm
09-21 9.1 0.44 8 0mm
09-22 8 0.58 8 0mm
09-23 13.4 0.9 7 3mm
09-24 15.7 0.94 7 7mm
09-25 14.6 0.98 7 5mm

About this spot

Barolin Point sits within Great Sandy Marine Park, a protected marine zone on Australia's coast. The site welcomes divers year-round, making it accessible for most travel plans. The coral here shows no signs of bleaching stress, indicating a healthy reef environment. Twelve species observations have been recorded at the site, giving divers a solid chance to encounter diverse marine life. The site also has community video documentation, so you can preview conditions and life before you go. Since Barolin Point sits in a marine park, local regulations apply—check current access rules and any permit requirements before diving. The protected status means the reef gets conservation attention, which supports the marine ecosystem you'll explore.

📖 Guide: Diving in Australia: 61 Sites from Coral Reefs to Cold-Water Wrecks

Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

Reef

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type I · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 16273km · ~3743kg · €67

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 53/100
  • Visa: e-Visa · 90 days max
  • Flight: 16h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 9h east · 6 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Barolin Point?

Barolin Point is divable year-round. Plan your trip based on your schedule and tolerance for local weather patterns rather than seasonal closures.

What will I see at Barolin Point?

Twelve species have been documented at Barolin Point. Healthy coral with no bleaching stress supports the reef ecosystem. Watch community videos online to see recent marine life observations before your dive.

Do I need permits to dive here?

Barolin Point lies within Great Sandy Marine Park, a protected area. Check with local authorities or your dive operator for current access rules and any required permits before you plan your trip.

How difficult is Barolin Point?

Specific difficulty and depth data aren't available. Contact local dive operators in the area for current conditions, depth information, and recommendations on experience level.

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Verified marine species observations

69 records · 42 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Batillaria australis

Gastropoda · Batillariidae
GBIF
Last seen:
26 Jan 2026
×1records

Mictyris longicarpus

Malacostraca · Mictyridae
GBIF
Last seen:
16 Jan 2026
×2records

Nerita balteata

Gastropoda · Neritidae
GBIF
Last seen:
11 Jan 2026
×2records

Cerithidea anticipata

Gastropoda · Potamididae
GBIF
Last seen:
11 Jan 2026
×2records

Tubuca coarctata

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
GBIF
Last seen:
8 Jan 2026
×2records

Eudistoma elongatum

Ascidiacea · Polycitoridae
GBIF
Last seen:
5 Jan 2026
×1records

Ellobium aurisjudae

Gastropoda · Ellobiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
4 Jan 2026
×1records

Heloecius cordiformis

Malacostraca · Heloeciidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×1records

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
27 Sept 2025
×8records

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
17 Oct 2024
×6records

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
10 Aug 2023
×4records

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
27 Sept 2022
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

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Snorkelling at Barolin Point Dive Site - Bundaberg, Queensland

Southern Depths
💬 1 top comments
  • We attempted to do it however the swell was extremely dangerous

    @alexandragarcia783 · 👍 1

Barolin Point Dive- Southern Great Barrier Reef

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💬 1 top comments
  • Some cool marine life cruising around

    @BlueHorizonDiving · 👍 0

Shore diving Bargara Qld

Sean Elliott - Underwater Video
wind peaks Feb-Mar-Dec, calmest Aug-Jul-Jun, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Oct (0/100) Now: Sep (94/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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