This dive site is the historic wreck of the SS Orizaba, a steamship scuttled in 1905 near Garden Island. Its shallow, broken-up structure creates an excellent artificial reef teeming with fish and invertebrate life. The site is a favorite for training dives and underwater photographers due to its easy access and prolific marine life.
Orizaba
Historic shallow steamship wreck with abundant fish life.
Boat Access
7m Avg Depth
9m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Boarfish
West Australian Dhufish
Octopus
Rough Bullseye
Port Jackson Shark
Old Wife
Western Blue Devil
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow depth (around 9m) and generally mild currents make it very accessible for all skill levels.
Hazards:
boat trafficwreck entanglement
Current Strength:
Mild
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