This dive site features the impressive D9 dredge, a large piece of machinery scuttled in 1961. The wreck sits upright on the seabed and has become a thriving artificial reef. It attracts a high diversity of fish, crustaceans, and invertebrates, making it a popular local dive.
D9 Dredge
An impressive sunken dredge wreck, now a thriving artificial reef.
Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
24m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreediving
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Boarfish
Old Wife
Boxfish
Southern Eagle Ray
Port Jackson Shark
Western Blue Devil
Leatherjacket
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Nudibranch- Wwobbegong-shark
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Manageable depth but potential for poor visibility and wreck hazards.
Hazards:
entanglementdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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