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City of York

Rottnest Island, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Historic shipwreck dive in shallow, clear Rottnest Island waters.

Boat Access
8m Avg Depth
10m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features the historic wreck of the City of York, a three-masted iron barque that sank in 1899. Divers can explore the scattered remains of the hull, masts, and anchors spread across a sandy bottom. The wreck acts as a thriving artificial reef, attracting a high diversity of fish and invertebrate life.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Western Blue DevilHarlequin FishWestern DhufishcrayfishcuttlefishWestern King Wrassevarious sponges

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth is suitable for all, though surge can sometimes add challenge.

Hazards:
boat trafficcurrent
Current Strength:

Mild

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