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HMAS Hobart (D 39)

HMAS Hobart, sunk in 2002, sits upright at 30 metres, just off the coast near Adelaide. We love this wreck because it’s big enough to feel like a proper exploration, but not so vast you get lost. The bridge is our favourite part, you can swim through the navigation room, feeling the cool current pull you gently from one side to the other. Look for the schools of yellowtail scad that often swirl around the mast, catching the light. Inside the engine room, a ghostly silence amplifies the small creaks and groans of the metal, a reminder of its past. We’ve seen giant cuttlefish here, lurking in the shadows, their skin flashing patterns as you approach. If you visit in winter, the visibility can drop a bit, but that just adds to the atmospheric feel of the wreck. Keep an eye out for the Australian fur seals that occasionally dart past, a blur of speed and curiosity. It's a great dive for anyone comfortable with deeper wreck penetration and who enjoys the chillier Southern Australian waters.