This dive site is the wreck of the SS Hilda, a steam collier that sank in 1893 after striking a reef. The wreck lies mostly upside down but its prominent boilers, propeller, and large hull sections create a spectacular artificial reef. It is a classic Sydney boat dive renowned for its impressive structure and congregation of fish life.
Hilda
Historic shipwreck offering impressive structure and dense marine life.
Boat Access
27m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Tunicate
Nurse Shark
Yellowtail Scad
Port Jackson Shark
Nudibranch
Eastern Blue Groper
Red Morwong
Barracuda
Sponge
Australian Giant Cuttlefish- Wwobbegong-shark
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Depth (over 25m) and potential for moderate to strong currents.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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