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Orizaba

Rockingham, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Historic shallow steamship wreck with abundant fish life.

Boat Access
7m Avg Depth
9m Max Depth

About this dive site

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.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
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 DevilcuttlefishboarfishPort Jackson sharkbullseyedhufishoctopusold wife fish

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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