I just got a reply from Heather at Yongala Dive. She attached a press release, which I am copying in part, since it seems to give good info about their services.
Yongala Express, a purpose built 10m rigid Inflatable dive charter boat will be running
day trips from Ayr to the world famous S.S. Yongala shipwreck. The Yongala Express
Will whisk you from Alva Beach for an exhilarating 40 minute ride to the wreck at
speeds of up to 25 knots.
Yongala Dive is run by the owner-operated team Heather Batrick and Luke McNamara, both PADI Scuba Instructors who have much experience in local dive charters. They aim to provide certified divers with a unique adventure trip to the S.S. Yongala. Small intimate groups of up to 12 passengers ensure that they can afford you lots of personal attention and they look forward to guiding and assisting guests around a diversity of marine life not found anywhere else in the world.
Your journey ends with an opportunity to share experiences over a late BBQ lunch and we are sure that those experiences will leave you as enthusiastic as we are.
The Yongala Express will initially run five days a week from Alva Beach (just 16kms from Ayr) Wednesday to Sunday, although they will be open for private charters 7 days a week.
Bookings and further enquiries can be made by calling Heather direct on 0414 703831 and email enquiries (especially for group bookings) can be directed to the company on
info@yongaladive.com.au