Australia · Gold Coast (Tweed Coast)

Cook Island Marine Park

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

  • NudibranchLikely
  • Nurse sharkReliably seen
  • Sea turtleReliably seen

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

Certification & difficulty

Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - well-known snorkel destination for turtles, 13 public moorings reduce anchor damage

Safety notes

Boat traffic, swell/current around the island, occasional stingers

Permits & fees

Cook Island Aquatic Reserve (NSW, declared 1998) - no-fishing inner zone, free public access, no diver permit fee

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Fingal Heads

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