EASTCOAST DIVE TOUR

Brisbane Shark & Manta Dive Tour January 2026

As the ocean warms in the Australian summer, the south-central east coast comes alive with some of the country’s best diving.

Near Brisbane, giant manta rays gather around *Manta Island*, while at Wolf Rock, grey nurse sharks appear in impressive numbers.
&Ocean offers this special seasonal tour every year to experience both highlights in one trip.

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### Manta Island (North Stradbroke Island)

Just off Brisbane, Manta Island is famous for close encounters with 3–4 meter manta rays gliding effortlessly beneath the boat.
Consistently ranked among Queensland’s top dive sites, it also offers sightings of guitar sharks, leopard sharks, and Queensland groupers.
Above water, pristine beaches, coastal walks, and frequent dolphin sightings complete the experience.

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### Wolf Rock

Wolf Rock, off Rainbow Beach, is home to resident grey nurse sharks year-round.
January is peak season, when large numbers gather, offering powerful and unforgettable shark dives in deep blue water.

*Wolf Rock is a deep dive site. Nitrox certification is required.*

## Tour Schedule

**January 22–27, 2026 (6 Days / 5 Nights)**

**Thursday, January 22**
Depart Japan
Narita 20:55 → Brisbane 06:45 (+1 day)
Overnight flight

**Friday, January 23**
06:45 Arrive in Brisbane
Transfer to the island
Afternoon: 2 manta dives
Overnight at Manta Island

**Saturday, January 24**
2 manta dives
Travel to Rainbow Beach
Overnight at Rainbow Beach

**Sunday, January 25**
2 Wolf Rock shark dives
Overnight at Rainbow Beach

**Monday, January 26**
2 Wolf Rock shark dives
Travel to Brisbane
Overnight in Brisbane

**Tuesday, January 27**
Return to Japan
Brisbane → Narita (10:30–18:25)
or Brisbane → Kansai (11:45–19:50)

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## Important Information

* If the Jetstar Narita–Brisbane flight on January 22 arrives on time, you can join diving on January 23 without any issues.
* Flights via Kansai are more prone to delays, and you may miss the dives.
We strongly recommend flying via Narita or arriving one day earlier.
* Manta Bommie and Wolf Rock are highly weather-dependent.
Diving is subject to wind and swell conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
Alternative dive sites may be used if conditions require.

[Prices as of January 2026]

A$2350/person

If you pay by credit card, a 3% (A$70.5) fee will be charged.

(Amount subject to change)

Minimum number of participants: 5

Transportation costs, Manta Island diving fees for a total of 4 dives over 2 days, Wolf Rock diving fees for a total of 4 dives over 2 days, Nitrox usage fees for 4 Wolf Rock dives, Japanese guide, 4 nights' accommodation (shared room), ferry fare to North Stradbroke Island (Manta Island)

<Not included in the price>
Airfare between Japan and Brisbane, equipment rental (Dive equipment $40/day), meals, additional activities, overseas travel insurance*, diving insurance

Please arrange your own overseas travel insurance to cover any accidents or incidents that may occur during the tour, including travel to and from the destination.

Many providers offer plans starting from around JPY 2,000 for a 6-day trip.

[Participation conditions]

Must have sufficient experience of diving at a depth of 20 meters or more at an advanced level or above.

Hold an Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver License.

You must have overseas travel insurance.

[How to make a reservation]

Please contact us using the inquiry form.

Once the date has been decided, we will send you an invoice, so please pay the tour fee.

Your reservation will be confirmed after payment is confirmed.
You can pay by credit card or by WISE transfer.

Payment must be made by October 22, 2025.

【Cancellation policy】

[Cancellation due to customer convenience]
Until October 22, 2025: A$200 cancellation fee

Until December 22, 2025: 50% cancellation fee of the tour price

After December 23, 2025: Full cancellation fee for the tour

Please plan your trip with ample time in case of flight delays.

[Cancellation by the tour operator due to bad weather, etc.]
We will provide a full refund, change the date, or, if possible, transfer you to another tour.

[If the diving cannot be carried out due to a sudden change in weather after arrival at the discretion of the operator]
Manta Dive: A$215/day refund

Wolf Rock: A$280/day refund

In all cases, we will re-purpose these trips for land-based sightseeing as much as possible.

If we are unable to go to the main point due to weather or other reasons, we will try to dive at other points as much as possible. In this case, there will be no refund.

[If an event occurs that affects all participants, such as a flight cancellation]

We will do everything possible to accommodate schedule changes.
Please share the actual costs, including unavoidable cancellation fees, among all participants.