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Barolin Point Dive Site

3.8 — based on 16 community signals
4.2 12 especies 29 colaboradores

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 6 months ago
MPAShore entryFamily-friendlyYearRound

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
12.1 kn
Olas
0.72 m
Agua
25.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (21%)
Now: NW (326°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 2.54m

Próxima: Alta a las 04:00 (+1.13m)

+1.7 m0 m-0.8 m
▲ 04:00 · +1.13m ▼ 10:00 · -0.42m ▲ 16:00 · +1.6m ▼ 23:00 · -0.7m
Mié 4Jue 5Vie 6Sáb 7Dom 8Lun 9Mar 10
UV9.35 · very high Aire PM2.55 · good 05:01 18:06
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
11-04 15.2 0.98 9 1mm
11-05 11.9 0.74 9 0mm
11-06 10.4 0.58 9 0mm
11-07 9.9 0.48 9 9mm
11-08 11.6 0.72 9 3mm
11-09 12.1 0.94 5 3mm
11-10 8.8 0.66 9 1mm

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.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Australia: 61 sitios desde arrecifes de coral hasta pecios en aguas frías

Mejores meses

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

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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 Waning crescent · 38%
  • GPS
› Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 17198km · ~3956kg · €71

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 53/100
  • Visado: e-Visa · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 16h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 9h este · 6 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

›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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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

69 registros · 42 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Batillaria australis

Gastropoda · Batillariidae
GBIF
Última observación:
26 ene 2026
×1registros

Mictyris longicarpus

Malacostraca · Mictyridae
GBIF
Última observación:
16 ene 2026
×2registros

Nerita balteata

Gastropoda · Neritidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 ene 2026
×2registros

Cerithidea anticipata

Gastropoda · Potamididae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 ene 2026
×2registros

Tubuca coarctata

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
8 ene 2026
×2registros

Eudistoma elongatum

Ascidiacea · Polycitoridae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 ene 2026
×1registros

Ellobium aurisjudae

Gastropoda · Ellobiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×1registros

Heloecius cordiformis

Malacostraca · Heloeciidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×1registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
27 sept 2025
×8registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
17 oct 2024
×6registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
10 ago 2023
×4registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
27 sept 2022
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

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

AwayWeCoe
💬 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.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Oct (0/100) Now: Nov (44/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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