The Apartments
Why dive here
With 113+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, grey reef sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles and tiger sharks - The Apartments offers some of Coral Sea's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
The Willy T wreck is a good time, plain and simple. We love that it’s a deliberate sinking, purpose-built for divers after its storied life as a floating bar, and the team behind it really put in the effort. Dropping down, you’ll spot yellowtail snapper and creole wrasse circling above the deck, a nice contrast to the playful vibe below. The real fun here is exploring – you can actually "walk the plank" underwater, grab a seat at the bar, or even stage a mock sword fight if your buddy’s up for it. It’s shallow, maxing out at 19m, so you get plenty of bottom time to poke around. Visibility averages 16m, which is decent for getting those quirky photos. Look inside the old cabins for hiding crabs and blennies, while the sandy patches around the wreck are good for flounders and tiny shrimp. We’d suggest going in the mid-morning, after any early boat traffic has cleared, for the best light and fewest divers. It’s not a deep, serious wreck dive, but it’s a genuinely fun, interactive spot that’s great for divers who enjoy a bit of character with their coral.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Apartments
The Apartments Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Apartments, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-16.5, 148) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
79°F · Range: 25.4–29°C
Current Speed
10.3 cm/s
Direction: SE (119.1°)
Salinity
35.38 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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