Australia · Townsville region

Coral Greenhouse (MOUA)

Also known as: Museum of Underwater Art

Best time to dive

January to December; June to November

What you might see

  • Grey reef sharkLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Partial - shallower nearby MOUA installation 'Ocean Sentinels' is snorkel-accessible; Coral Greenhouse itself (12-16m) is scuba-only depth

Safety notes

2016 coral bleaching event documented at John Brewer Reef broadly; strict no-touch policy to protect art/coral

Permits & fees

GBR Marine Park EMC ~AUD $8/full-day trip

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Townsville

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.