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The Ex-HMAS Adelaide - Featured Dive Site
Max Depth: 33m
Location: Avoca Beach
The first of it’s kind in NSW waters, HMAS Adelaide II, now known as Ex-HMAS Adelaide was scuttled as a recreational dive site and an artificial reef 1.8km offshore of Avoca Beach on 13th April 2011. The ship is 138.1 metres long, with a beam on 14.3 metres and original displacement of 4100 tonnes. She now sits on a sandy bottom and can be dived at depths between 18 metres to 33metres. For more information go to Ex-HMAS Adelaide.
*NB A diving permit is required to dive this site, as it is situated in a marine park. As such our normal rates do not apply for this site.*
Location: Avoca Beach
The first of it’s kind in NSW waters, HMAS Adelaide II, now known as Ex-HMAS Adelaide was scuttled as a recreational dive site and an artificial reef 1.8km offshore of Avoca Beach on 13th April 2011. The ship is 138.1 metres long, with a beam on 14.3 metres and original displacement of 4100 tonnes. She now sits on a sandy bottom and can be dived at depths between 18 metres to 33metres. For more information go to Ex-HMAS Adelaide.
*NB A diving permit is required to dive this site, as it is situated in a marine park. As such our normal rates do not apply for this site.*
The Valiant
Max Depth: 27 metres
Location: Palm Beach
The Valiant was a small tug boat that sank off Broken Bay, whilst on its way to being scuttled in 1981. The wreck is still quite intact and lies on its port side. The safety stop can also be exciting when kingfish are feeding on the massive schools of yellowtail. A nice easy wreck to dive which always offers something new to see. Wobbies frequent the wreck as do moray eels, schools of bullseye and striped catfish.
Location: Palm Beach
The Valiant was a small tug boat that sank off Broken Bay, whilst on its way to being scuttled in 1981. The wreck is still quite intact and lies on its port side. The safety stop can also be exciting when kingfish are feeding on the massive schools of yellowtail. A nice easy wreck to dive which always offers something new to see. Wobbies frequent the wreck as do moray eels, schools of bullseye and striped catfish.
The Birchgrove
Max Depth: 49 metres
Location: Avalon
The ‘Birchy’ was a coal collier of 640 ton. It sank off Avalon during a Southerly in 1956 after leaving its Newcastle port bound for Sydney. It was carrying 500 ton of coal at the time and in rough weather it capsized and sank. Only 4 of 14 crew survived as they were unable to launch their lifeboats. It is a dive for experienced divers only.
Location: Avalon
The ‘Birchy’ was a coal collier of 640 ton. It sank off Avalon during a Southerly in 1956 after leaving its Newcastle port bound for Sydney. It was carrying 500 ton of coal at the time and in rough weather it capsized and sank. Only 4 of 14 crew survived as they were unable to launch their lifeboats. It is a dive for experienced divers only.
The Galava
Max Depth: 49 metres
Location: Terrigal
The Galava was a 415 ton coal collier which sunk in 1927 when it sprang a leak and sunk almost immediately. The steel ribs are still visible as are the boilers, winches and railings.
This is a dive for very experienced divers only.
*NB A small surcharge applies to dive this site due to its distance from Ettalong wharf.*
Location: Terrigal
The Galava was a 415 ton coal collier which sunk in 1927 when it sprang a leak and sunk almost immediately. The steel ribs are still visible as are the boilers, winches and railings.
This is a dive for very experienced divers only.
*NB A small surcharge applies to dive this site due to its distance from Ettalong wharf.*
The Kiama
Max Depth: 47 metres
Location: Toowoon Bay
The Kiama, a coal collier, sunk in 1951 during rough seas and only 6 of its 12 crew survived. Laying off to the port side, you will discover the engine and large boiler as the most prominent features.
This is another wreck for experienced divers only.
*NB A small surcharge applies to dive this site due to its distance from Ettalong wharf.*
Location: Toowoon Bay
The Kiama, a coal collier, sunk in 1951 during rough seas and only 6 of its 12 crew survived. Laying off to the port side, you will discover the engine and large boiler as the most prominent features.
This is another wreck for experienced divers only.
*NB A small surcharge applies to dive this site due to its distance from Ettalong wharf.*
