Lady Elliot Island

Lady Elliot Island is the next name on the list of the best dive spots in Australia that Toplist has compiled for you. This island is passionately an immersive eco-experience, with a schedule that encourages you to eat, sleep, snorkel, and especially, dive. Inspector Clouseau, a pink manta ray, lives on Lady Elliot Island in the Great Barrier Reef. This bright pink manta, first spotted in 2015, has returned to the island several times and is impossible to miss due to its vibrant coloring.

While you might not see Inspector Clouseau on Lady Eliot Island, you have a good chance of seeing other mantas. It is one of the top five places in the world to go manta ray diving. Whales, numerous fish, sea turtles, and healthy coral can all be found in the island's rich waters. Simply choose from one of the island's 20 or so dive sites and have fun.

Location: Lady Elliot Island, Queensland, Australia