Manta Lodge and Scuba Centre

Manta Lodge and Scuba Centre Brisbane's premier diving destination. Dive charters, scuba training from beginner to instructor, technical and rebreather. Both above and below the water.
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North Stradbroke Island is a pristine, secluded island paradise – a hidden treasure only an hour from central Brisbane. Opened in 1992, Manta Lodge and Scuba Centre is Brisbanes only SSI Instructor Training centre. Located right on the beach at beautiful Point Lookout, we run a full service SSI dive resort offering daily dive trips, scuba instruction from beginner to Instructor level along with technical/rebreather diving and quality budget beachfront accommodation. Come and enjoy the many amazing sights the island has to offer such as snorkelling or diving in our magnificent underwater playgrounds get up close and personal with local wildlife, go surfing, kayaking, sandboarding or fishing or simply relax on our pristine, empty beaches. Visit Manta Lodge and Scuba Centre and let our friendly, professional and experienced staff show you the magic of Straddie! Looking forward to seeing you over here soon!

01/09/2026

🐋 ONE MINUTE YOU’RE DIVING. THE NEXT, YOU’RE WATCHING THIS. 👀🌊

There’s something pretty special about diving Straddie.

You never really know what the ocean has planned for you.

You might be exploring the reef one moment… then hear the unmistakable sound of a whale nearby and look up to see a humpback breaching, cruising past or putting on a show just offshore. 🐋💙

During the annual migration, these incredible giants pass right by North Stradbroke Island — and when the surface action starts, you’re reminded just how wild this place really is.

No guarantees.
No schedules.
No rehearsed encounters.

Just ocean, wildlife and those completely unexpected moments that stay with you long after you’re back on the boat.

This is Straddie. 🤿🐋

Ready to see what the ocean has waiting?

Book your next dive with us!

29/08/2026

🦈 HOW CLOSE WOULD YOU GET?

One second, you’re exploring the reef.

The next, there’s a Grey Nurse Shark cruising through the blue like you’re not even there. 👀💙

This is what makes diving Straddie so special. No barriers. No aquarium glass. Just open ocean, your dive buddy beside you, and one of the ocean’s most incredible sharks passing within metres.

They might look intimidating, but seeing these beautiful animals behaving naturally is something else entirely. 🦈🤿

And when one decides to swim straight into your shot… well, remembering how to use the camera becomes a whole different challenge. 😂📸

📍 Shark Alley | North Stradbroke Island

Would you nail the shot or completely forget you were holding a camera? 👇

Ready to experience it for yourself? Book your next Straddie dive with Manta Lodge.

Tag the buddy you’d want beside you for this encounter. 🦈💙

🔥 TECH WEEKEND IS COMING… ARE YOU READY TO GO DEEP? 🤿Friday 11th - Sunday 13th SeptemberThis one is for the divers who l...
28/08/2026

🔥 TECH WEEKEND IS COMING… ARE YOU READY TO GO DEEP? 🤿

Friday 11th - Sunday 13th September

This one is for the divers who like their diving a little more technical. ⚙️🌊

Our full Tech Weekend dive + boat schedule is now LIVE — with plans for twins, sidemount, open circuit and CCR.

Whether you're chasing depth, refining your skills or simply want to spend the weekend surrounded by like-minded tech divers, there’s plenty on the menu.

🧪 Minimum certification: Extended Range 45m + deco
💨 Gas fills available — including helium
♻️ Rebreathers welcome
🤿 Limited rEvo & Halcyon SYMBIOS rental units available

And if you’re staying with us, don’t leave it too late — accommodation and boat spaces are filling fast.

Ready to get your Tech Weekend locked in?

📲 Book your dives now via mantalodge.com.au

27/08/2026

🐋 YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN OUT THERE… 👀💙

You head out expecting an incredible day on the water.

Then the ocean decides to put on a show.

A shadow appears on the horizon… a huge breach breaks the surface… and suddenly you’re watching one of the ocean’s true giants only metres away. 🐋🌊

Winter around Straddie is something else. Humpbacks are making their annual journey, and every trip brings the possibility of a completely unforgettable encounter.

The best part?

You can’t script moments like this.

No two charters are the same. No two days deliver the same surprises. And that’s exactly why we love being out here. 💙

Ready to see what’s waiting beyond the horizon?

Book your next Straddie adventure and come meet us on the water. 🤿🐋

25/08/2026

🦈 THINK YOU’D KEEP YOUR COOL THIS CLOSE?

You’re cruising along the reef, taking in the blue… and then a shadow appears.

A few seconds later, one of Straddie’s most iconic sharks is gliding straight past you. 👀💙

No cage.
No glass.
No distance between you and the wild.

Just you, your buddy, a wall of blue and a Grey Nurse Shark moving effortlessly through the reef. 🤿🦈

They might have the teeth of a prehistoric movie villain, but watching these incredible animals in their natural environment is something completely different.

And when one comes close enough to fill your entire frame?

That’s a dive you’ll be talking about for years.

📍 Shark Alley | North Stradbroke Island

Would you be reaching for the camera… or forgetting how to press the shutter? 😂👇

🤿 Ready to meet the Grey Nurse Sharks? Book your next Straddie dive with Manta Lodge.

Tag the dive buddy you’re bringing with you. 👇🦈

⚙️🌊 WHAT IF YOUR NEXT DIVE LOOKED COMPLETELY DIFFERENT?Rebreathers. Twinsets. Sidemount. DPVs.If you’ve ever looked at t...
23/08/2026

⚙️🌊 WHAT IF YOUR NEXT DIVE LOOKED COMPLETELY DIFFERENT?

Rebreathers. Twinsets. Sidemount. DPVs.

If you’ve ever looked at the tech side of diving and thought “I wonder what that’s actually like…” — this is your chance to find out. 👀

After an epic first Tech Diving Pool Demo, we’re bringing it back to Dunwich Pool for another hands-on day exploring the equipment and techniques that can take your diving beyond the recreational limits.

And the best part?

You get to try it in the pool. 🤿

No deep water. No big commitment. Just a relaxed environment where you can get hands-on, talk to experienced divers, ask all the questions and discover what’s possible beyond your current setup.

Expect plenty of gear to explore, including:

⚙️ Revo CCR
⚙️ Halcyon SYMBIOS CCR
⚙️ Twinsets
⚙️ Sidemount systems
⚙️ DPVs
⚙️ And plenty more tech diving kit

Whether you’re already considering your first step into technical diving or you’re simply curious about what lies beyond recreational limits, come along and try before you dive deeper.

📍 Dunwich Pool
📅 Saturday 12 September
🤿 Open to certified divers
⚠️ Limited places available

Your next diving adventure might start with something as simple as getting in the pool. 👀

📧 Book your spot: [email protected]

🌊 YOUR NEXT DIVE TRIP SHOULD FEEL A LITTLE UNREAL. 🇵🇬Somewhere between the first descent and the last dive of the day, P...
22/08/2026

🌊 YOUR NEXT DIVE TRIP SHOULD FEEL A LITTLE UNREAL. 🇵🇬

Somewhere between the first descent and the last dive of the day, Papua New Guinea has a way of reminding you why you fell in love with diving in the first place. 💙

Wild reefs. Endless fish. Incredible visibility. And encounters you’ll still be talking about when you’re back on dry land.

This November, we’re heading back to PNG with Walindi Resort + MV FeBrina for a week of seriously epic diving — and there are just 3 spaces left. 👀

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

✈️ Return flights from Brisbane
🏝️ 7 nights at Walindi Resort
🤿 10 boat dives aboard MV FeBrina
🍽️ All meals included
🌊 A full week surrounded by incredible people, incredible diving and some very big underwater memories

📅 19–26 November 2026

If Papua New Guinea has been sitting on your bucket list, this is your chance to stop talking about it and start packing your dive gear. 🤿

⚠️ ONLY 3 SPACES REMAIN.

Want in?

DM us now to secure your space on the trip before they’re gone. 💙

20/08/2026

🦈 YOU’RE NOT READY FOR WHAT’S AROUND THE CORNER…

One second, you’re finning through the blue.

The next… a Grey Nurse Shark glides straight into view. 👀💙

No aquarium.
No glass.
No barriers.

Just open ocean, your bubbles… and one of Straddie’s most iconic sharks cruising past like you’re not even there. 🤿🦈

Those teeth might look seriously intimidating, but these encounters are all about calm, controlled, unforgettable moments in the wild.

And when a Grey Nurse Shark passes THIS close?

You don’t forget it.

📍 Shark Alley | North Stradbroke Island

Would you keep your cool if this came swimming towards you? 👇

🤿 Book your next dive with Manta Lodge and get in the water with the Grey Nurse Sharks.

Tag the buddy you’d want beside you when this happens. 🦈💙

18/08/2026

🦈 THIS CLOSE. IN THE WILD.

You turn the corner at Shark Alley… and suddenly a Grey Nurse Shark is right there. 👀💙

No tank.
No glass.
No cage.

Just you, the blue, and one of Straddie’s most incredible residents cruising past at arm’s length. 🤿🦈

They may have the teeth of a prehistoric predator, but Grey Nurse Sharks are surprisingly calm — making encounters like this one of the most unforgettable experiences you can have underwater.

And yes… you really can get THIS close.

📍 Shark Alley | North Stradbroke Island

Think you could keep your cool? 👇

Book your next dive with Manta Lodge and come see the Grey Nurse Sharks for yourself. 🦈💙

Tag the dive buddy you’d want beside you.

Address

132 Dickson Way
Point Lookout, QLD
4183

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8am - 4:30pm
Sunday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61(0)7 3409 8888

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